Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
capullo
cocoon
Latin America
Simplified: kah-POO-yoh
IPA: ka'pu.ʝo
Spain
Simplified: kah-POO-yoh
IPA: ka'pu.ʝo
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
pu
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
llo
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o