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Etymology
Pronunciation
chapucero
sloppy
Latin America
Simplified: chah-poo-SEH-roh
IPA: tʃa.pu'se.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: chah-poo-THEH-roh
IPA: tʃa.pu'θe.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cha
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • 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
ce
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o