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How do you pronounce the shona word mhoroi?

The Shona word "mhoroi" is pronounced:

[mˈhoɾɔɪ]

Let's break it down:

* m: Like the "m" in "moon"

* h: A soft, aspirated "h" (like the "h" in "hello" but very slightly)

* o: Like the "o" in "go"

* ɾ: A "flap" sound, similar to the "r" in "butter" or the "d" in "ladder"

* ɔɪ: Like the "oy" in "boy"

Therefore, the word sounds like "m-ho-roy" with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.

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