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orgasmo
orgasm
Latin America
Simplified: ohr-GAHZ-moh
IPA: oɾ'ɣaz.mo
Spain
Simplified: ohr-GAHZ-moh
IPA: oɾ'ɣaz.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
or
  • 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
gas
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like soft z in roses
  • soft z with a gentle buzz
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o