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Etymology
Pronunciation
buchón
potbellied person
Latin America
Simplified: boo-CHOHN
IPA: bu'tʃon
Spain
Simplified: boo-CHOHN
IPA: bu'tʃon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bu
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
chón
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English