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Pronunciation
callejón
alley
Latin America
Simplified: kah-yeh-HOHN
IPA: ka.ʝe'xon
Spain
Simplified: kah-yeh-HOHN
IPA: ka.ʝe'χon
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
lle
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
jón
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English