único
only
Latin America
Simplified: OO-nee-koh
IPA: 'u.ni.ko
Spain
Simplified: OO-nee-koh
IPA: 'u.ni.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ú
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ni
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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