mandinga
Mandingo
Latin America
Simplified: mahn-DEENG-gah
IPA: man'diŋ.ga
Spain
Simplified: mahn-DEENG-gah
IPA: man'diŋ.ga
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 no
  • n similar to English
din
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
ga
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low