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Pronunciation
boricua
Puerto Rican
Latin America
Simplified: boh-REE-kwah
IPA: bo'ɾi.kwa
Spain
Simplified: boh-REE-kwah
IPA: bo'ɾi.kwa
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
ri
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
cua
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low