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Etymology
Pronunciation
gabacho
foreigner
Latin America
Simplified: gah-BAH-choh
IPA: ga'βa.tʃo
Spain
Simplified: gah-BAH-choh
IPA: ga'βa.tʃo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ga
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ba
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
cho
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o