calzonazos
henpecked husband
Latin America
Simplified: kahl-soh-NAH-sohs
IPA: kal.so'na.sos
Spain
Simplified: kahl-thoh-NAH-thohs
IPA: kal.θo'na.θos
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cal
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
zo
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
zos
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English