maligno
malignant
Latin America
Simplified: mah-LEEG-noh
IPA: ma'liɣ.no
Spain
Simplified: mah-LEEG-noh
IPA: ma'liɣ.no
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
lig
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o