cinco
five
Latin America
Simplified: seeng-koh
IPA: siŋ.ko
Spain
Simplified: theeng-koh
IPA: θiŋ.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cin
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
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