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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
mercadillo
flea market
Latin America
Simplified: mehr-kah-DEE-yoh
IPA: meɾ.ka'ði.ʝo
Spain
Simplified: mehr-kah-DEE-yoh
IPA: meɾ.ka'ði.ʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mer
  • m like mom
  • m 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
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
di
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
llo
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o