morenito
dark-skinned person
Latin America
Simplified: moh-reh-NEE-toh
IPA: mo.ɾe'ni.to
Spain
Simplified: moh-reh-NEE-toh
IPA: mo.ɾe'ni.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
re
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ni
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o