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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
boomerang
boomerang
Latin America
Simplified: boh-oh-meh-RAHNG
IPA: bo.o.me'ɾaŋ
Spain
Simplified: boh-oh-meh-RAHNG
IPA: bo.o.me'ɾaŋ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bo
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
me
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ran
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n