mucama
maid
Latin America
Simplified: moo-KAH-mah
IPA: mu'ka.ma
Spain
Simplified: moo-KAH-mah
IPA: mu'ka.ma
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mu
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
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
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low