Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
cachimba
hookah
Latin America
Simplified: kah-CHEEM-bah
IPA: ka'tʃim.ba
Spain
Simplified: kah-CHEEM-bah
IPA: ka'tʃim.ba
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
chim
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
ba
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low