conversación
conversation
Latin America
Simplified: kohm-behr-sah-SYOHN
IPA: kom.beɾ.sa'sʝon
Spain
Simplified: kohm-behr-sah-THYOHN
IPA: kom.beɾ.sa'θʝon
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 m in mom
  • m sound similar to English
ver
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ción
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English