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Etymology
Pronunciation
bronquio
bronchus
Latin America
Simplified: BROHNG-kyoh
IPA: 'bɾoŋ.kʝo
Spain
Simplified: BROHNG-kyoh
IPA: 'bɾoŋ.kʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bron
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
quio
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o