How to pronounce “Tikal”

Hear how “Tikal (Mayan ruins in Guatemala)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

Tikaltee-KAHL

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Breakdown

Meaning	Mayan ruins in Guatemala
Syllables	ti · kal (2)
Stress	Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: KAL.
IPA	/ti.ˈkal/

Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Tikal está en la selva de Guatemala.Tikal is in the Guatemalan jungle.

Las pirámides de Tikal son muy altas.The pyramids of Tikal are very tall.