Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
caoba
mahogany
Latin America
Simplified: kah-OH-bah
IPA: ka'o.βa
Spain
Simplified: kah-OH-bah
IPA: ka'o.βa
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
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ba
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low