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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
conseguir
obtain
Latin America
Simplified: kohn-seh-GEER
IPA: kon.se'ɣiɾ
Spain
Simplified: kohn-seh-GEER
IPA: kon.se'ɣiɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
con
  • 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
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
se
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
guir
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth