bambuco
bambuco
Latin America
Simplified: bahm-BOO-koh
IPA: bam'bu.ko
Spain
Simplified: bahm-BOO-koh
IPA: bam'bu.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bam
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bu
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
co
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o