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Etymology
Pronunciation
borracho
drunk
Latin America
Simplified: boh-RRAH-choh
IPA: bo'ra.tʃo
Spain
Simplified: boh-RRAH-choh
IPA: bo'ra.tʃo
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
rra
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
cho
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o