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Etymology
Pronunciation
mapache
raccoon
Latin America
Simplified: mah-PAH-cheh
IPA: ma'pa.tʃe
Spain
Simplified: mah-PAH-cheh
IPA: ma'pa.tʃe
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
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
che
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e