Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
criogénico
cryogenic
Latin America
Simplified: kree-oh-HEH-nee-koh
IPA: kɾi.o'xe.ni.ko
Spain
Simplified: kree-oh-HEH-nee-koh
IPA: kɾi.o'χe.ni.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cri
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
gé
  • g like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ni
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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