cochinillo
suckling pig
Latin America
Simplified: koh-chee-NEE-yoh
IPA: ko.tʃi'ni.ʝo
Spain
Simplified: koh-chee-NEE-yoh
IPA: ko.tʃi'ni.ʝo
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
chi
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ni
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
llo
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o