algodón
cotton
Latin America
Simplified: ahl-goh-DOHN
IPA: al.ɣo'ðon
Spain
Simplified: ahl-goh-DOHN
IPA: al.ɣo'ðon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
al
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
go
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
dón
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English