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lengua
tongue
Latin America
Simplified: LEHNG-gwah
IPA: 'leŋ.gwa
Spain
Simplified: LEHNG-gwah
IPA: 'leŋ.gwa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
len
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
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