bronquitis
bronchitis
Latin America
Simplified: brohng-KEE-tees
IPA: bɾoŋ'ki.tis
Spain
Simplified: brohng-KEE-tees
IPA: bɾoŋ'ki.tis
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
qui
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
tis
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English