bizcochito
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Latin America
Simplified: bees-koh-CHEE-toh
IPA: bis.ko'tʃi.to
Spain
Simplified: beeth-koh-CHEE-toh
IPA: biθ.ko'tʃi.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
biz
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound 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
chi
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o