malagueño
Málaga native
Latin America
Simplified: mah-lah-GEH-nyoh
IPA: ma.la'ɣe.ɲo
Spain
Simplified: mah-lah-GEH-nyoh
IPA: ma.la'ɣe.ɲo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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
gue
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ño
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o