Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
mallorquín
Mallorcan
Latin America
Simplified: mah-yohr-KEEN
IPA: ma.ʝoɾ'kin
Spain
Simplified: mah-yohr-KEEN
IPA: ma.ʝoɾ'kin
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
llor
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
quín
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • n like no
  • n similar to English