Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
marisco
seafood
Latin America
Simplified: mah-REES-koh
IPA: ma'ɾis.ko
Spain
Simplified: mah-REES-koh
IPA: ma'ɾis.ko
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
ris
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
co
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o