jonrón
home run
Latin America
Simplified: hohn-RROHN
IPA: xon'ron
Spain
Simplified: hohn-RROHN
IPA: χon'ron
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
jon
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
rón
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English