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Etymology
Pronunciation
tugurio
hovel
Latin America
Simplified: too-GOO-ryoh
IPA: tu'ɣu.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: too-GOO-ryoh
IPA: tu'ɣu.ɾʝo
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
gu
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
rio
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o