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Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
sancochar
parboil
Latin America
Simplified: sahng-koh-CHAHR
IPA: saŋ.ko'tʃaɾ
Spain
Simplified: sahng-koh-CHAHR
IPA: saŋ.ko'tʃaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
san
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
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
char
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth