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Etymology
Pronunciation
uñero
ingrown nail
Latin America
Simplified: oo-NYEH-roh
IPA: u'ɲe.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: oo-NYEH-roh
IPA: u'ɲe.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
u
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ñe
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o