michoacano
Michoacán native
Latin America
Simplified: mee-choh-ah-KAH-noh
IPA: mi.tʃo.a'ka.no
Spain
Simplified: mee-choh-ah-KAH-noh
IPA: mi.tʃo.a'ka.no
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mi
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
cho
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o