tuco
sauce
Latin America
Simplified: TOO-koh
IPA: 'tu.ko
Spain
Simplified: TOO-koh
IPA: 'tu.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tu
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • 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