puñal
dagger
Latin America
Simplified: poo-NYAHL
IPA: pu'ɲal
Spain
Simplified: poo-NYAHL
IPA: pu'ɲal
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pu
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ñal
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English