cosquillas
tickle
Latin America
Simplified: kohs-KEE-yahs
IPA: kos'ki.ʝas
Spain
Simplified: kohs-KEE-yahs
IPA: kos'ki.ʝas
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cos
  • 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
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
qui
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
llas
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English