microonda
microwave
Latin America
Simplified: mee-kroh-OHN-dah
IPA: mi.kɾo'on.da
Spain
Simplified: mee-kroh-OHN-dah
IPA: mi.kɾo'on.da
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
cro
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
on
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
da
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low