nunca
never
Latin America
Simplified: NOONG-kah
IPA: 'nuŋ.ka
Spain
Simplified: NOONG-kah
IPA: 'nuŋ.ka
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
nun
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
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