Pronunciation of various proper nouns in Mexican Spanish

Question

How does one pronounce various proper nouns in Mexican Spanish? For example, "Tenochtitlan" or "Quetzalcoatl?"

Answer 1

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Take a look at this! I found a site that has recordings for many of the places in Mexico.

Thanks, Mariana, it - Adele1981, Mar 22, 2012

Answer 2

That is not Mexican Spanish, those are Aztec names written with roman characters! Click on the following links to hear the correct pronunciation.

• Quetzalcoatl
• Tenochtitlan

Answer 3

The best way is to go live among the mayan and aztec people for many years.Wearing their clothing, and eating their food. After acquiring an ear for their native tongue and customs, the pronunciation will flow from you like the waterfalls of copper canyon. However if the preceding is too difficult. I suggest clicking on the links provided by our wonderful friends here.

Answer 4

Te noch ith lan - english version

Quetzacoatl - Ket za ko a - english version

Answer 5

With great dificulty. These are mayan and Aztec names and, for me atleast, are very dificult to say.

Even for Spanish speaking people those names are difficult. - -cae-, Mar 22, 2012

Yeap caefuego, that is because they are not Spanish names. - farallon7, Mar 22, 2012