Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
riñón
kidney
Latin America
Simplified: rree-NYOHN
IPA: ri'ɲon
Spain
Simplified: rree-NYOHN
IPA: ri'ɲon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ri
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ñón
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English