chico
boy
Latin America
Simplified: CHEE-koh
IPA: 'tʃi.ko
Spain
Simplified: CHEE-koh
IPA: 'tʃi.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
chi
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
co
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o