Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
parangón
comparison
Latin America
Simplified: pah-rahng-GOHN
IPA: pa.ɾaŋ'gon
Spain
Simplified: pah-rahng-GOHN
IPA: pa.ɾaŋ'gon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ran
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
gón
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English