hamaca
hammock
Latin America
Simplified: ah-MAH-kah
IPA: a'ma.ka
Spain
Simplified: ah-MAH-kah
IPA: a'ma.ka
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ha
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low