querencia
haunt
Latin America
Simplified: keh-REHN-syah
IPA: ke'ɾen.sʝa
Spain
Simplified: keh-REHN-thyah
IPA: ke'ɾen.θʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
que
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ren
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
cia
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low