crónico
chronic
Latin America
Simplified: kroh-NEE-koh
IPA: kɾo'ni.ko
Spain
Simplified: kroh-NEE-koh
IPA: kɾo'ni.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cró
  • 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
  • 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
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