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Etymology
Pronunciation
secoya
sequoia
Latin America
Simplified: seh-KOH-yah
IPA: se'ko.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: seh-KOH-yah
IPA: se'ko.ʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
se
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
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
ya
  • y like yes
  • y similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low