Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
porteño
Buenos Aires native
Latin America
Simplified: pohr-TEH-nyoh
IPA: poɾ'te.ɲo
Spain
Simplified: pohr-TEH-nyoh
IPA: poɾ'te.ɲo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
por
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • 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
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ño
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o