gorrión
sparrow
Latin America
Simplified: goh-RRYOHN
IPA: go'rʝon
Spain
Simplified: goh-RRYOHN
IPA: go'rʝon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
go
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
rrión
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English