Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
aguinaldo
Christmas bonus
Latin America
Simplified: ah-gee-NAHL-doh
IPA: a.ɣi'nal.do
Spain
Simplified: ah-gee-NAHL-doh
IPA: a.ɣi'nal.do
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
gui
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
nal
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
do
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o