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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
ruco
old
Latin America
Simplified: RROO-koh
IPA: 'ru.ko
Spain
Simplified: RROO-koh
IPA: 'ru.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ru
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
co
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o