sección
section
Latin America
Simplified: sehk-SYOHN
IPA: sek'sʝon
Spain
Simplified: sehk-THYOHN
IPA: sek'θʝon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sec
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
ción
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English