biscocho
biscuit
Latin America
Simplified: bees-KOH-choh
IPA: bis'ko.tʃo
Spain
Simplified: bees-KOH-choh
IPA: bis'ko.tʃo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bis
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
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
cho
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o