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Etymology
Pronunciation
blanco
white
Latin America
Simplified: BLAHNG-koh
IPA: 'blaŋ.ko
Spain
Simplified: BLAHNG-koh
IPA: 'blaŋ.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
blan
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
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