Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
pilón
trough
Latin America
Simplified: pee-LOHN
IPA: pi'lon
Spain
Simplified: pee-LOHN
IPA: pi'lon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pi
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lón
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English