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Pronunciation
cocaína
cocaine
Latin America
Simplified: koh-k-EYE, YE-nah
IPA: ko.ka'i.na
Spain
Simplified: koh-k-EYE, YE-nah
IPA: ko.ka'i.na
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
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
c
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
aí
  • ai like eye
  • eye sound similar to English
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low