[Aztlan] Proper Pronunciation of "Mixtec"

[Gordon Whittaker]

Hi Jarrett,

It's [MISH-tek] only. The other pronunciations are just attempts to
pronounce it as semi-Spanish. Since it's an English word, the only
concession to (older) Spanish is the (sh for x). All native speakers of
English that I have ever met who are also experts on some aspect of Mixtec
language and culture say [MISH-tek].

Best,
Gordon

> Hello listeros, I am curious as to the proper pronunciation of "mixtec"?
>
> I have the first half figured out, but "tec" still throws me for a loop...
> I have heard it many different ways.
>
> mixtec = meesh-teck or meesh-take?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jarrett Cole

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