lacio
straight
Latin America
Simplified: LAH-syoh
IPA: 'la.sʝo
Spain
Simplified: LAH-thyoh
IPA: 'la.θʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
cio
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o