chilango
Mexico City resident
Latin America
Simplified: chee-LAHNG-goh
IPA: tʃi'laŋ.go
Spain
Simplified: chee-LAHNG-goh
IPA: tʃi'laŋ.go
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
lan
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
go
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o