Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
coronilla
crown
Latin America
Simplified: koh-roh-NEE-yah
IPA: ko.ɾo'ni.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: koh-roh-NEE-yah
IPA: ko.ɾo'ni.ʝa
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
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ni
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low