morcillo
muscle
Latin America
Simplified: mohr-SEE-yoh
IPA: moɾ'si.ʝo
Spain
Simplified: mohr-THEE-yoh
IPA: moɾ'θi.ʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mor
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
ci
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • 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