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Latin America
Simplified: kohn-trah-SEH-nyah
IPA: kon.tɾa'se.ɲa
Spain
Simplified: kohn-trah-SEH-nyah
IPA: kon.tɾa'se.ɲa
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
tra
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
se
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ña
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low