gringo
foreigner
Latin America
Simplified: GREENG-goh
IPA: 'gɾiŋ.go
Spain
Simplified: GREENG-goh
IPA: 'gɾiŋ.go
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
grin
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
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