cariño
affection
Latin America
Simplified: kah-REE-nyoh
IPA: ka'ɾi.ɲo
Spain
Simplified: kah-REE-nyoh
IPA: ka'ɾi.ɲo
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
ri
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ño
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o