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Latin America
Simplified: koh-LOHR
IPA: ko'loɾ
Spain
Simplified: koh-LOHR
IPA: ko'loɾ
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
lor
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth