cocinera
cook
Latin America
Simplified: koh-see-NEH-rah
IPA: ko.si'ne.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: koh-thee-NEH-rah
IPA: ko.θi'ne.ɾa
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
ci
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ne
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low