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Etymology
Pronunciation
quiromancia
palmistry
Latin America
Simplified: kee-roh-MAHN-syah
IPA: ki.ɾo'man.sʝa
Spain
Simplified: kee-roh-MAHN-thyah
IPA: ki.ɾo'man.θʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
qui
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
man
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • 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