guachimán
watchman
Latin America
Simplified: gwah-chee-MAHN
IPA: gwa.tʃi'man
Spain
Simplified: gwah-chee-MAHN
IPA: gwa.tʃi'man
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gua
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
chi
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
mán
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English