ronquido
snore
Latin America
Simplified: rrohng-KEE-doh
IPA: roŋ'ki.ðo
Spain
Simplified: rrohng-KEE-doh
IPA: roŋ'ki.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ron
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
qui
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o