mancuerna
dumbbell
Latin America
Simplified: mahng-KWEHR-nah
IPA: maŋ'kweɾ.na
Spain
Simplified: mahng-KWEHR-nah
IPA: maŋ'kweɾ.na
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
man
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
cuer
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low