malandro
thug
Latin America
Simplified: mah-LAHN-droh
IPA: ma'lan.dɾo
Spain
Simplified: mah-LAHN-droh
IPA: ma'lan.dɾo
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
lan
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
dro
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o