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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
aficionar
to interest
Latin America
Simplified: ah-fee-syoh-NAHR
IPA: a.fi.sʝo'naɾ
Spain
Simplified: ah-fee-thyoh-NAHR
IPA: a.fi.θʝo'naɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
fi
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
cio
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
nar
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth