word
llanos
LYAH-nos
ˈjɑːnoʊsListen
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Syllable breakdown
llanos
Dictionary meaning
The vast tropical grassland plains of South America, particularly those stretching across Venezuela and Colombia (the Orinoco Llanos); one of the world's most important wildlife habitats.
History and origin
Spanish — llano (plain, flat).
Common mispronunciations
LAH-noslah-NOS
Pronunciation tips
The double-l in Spanish is pronounced like 'y'.
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