pronunciation.enie
The ñ: año, niño, mañana
Ñ = the 'ny' of 'canyon' said as one sound: año, señor, español. It contrasts with plain n: ano/año are very different words — mind the tilde.
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Explanation
Tongue flat against the palate, release into the vowel: ma-ña-na. French speakers: it's exactly gn (montagne). English speakers: 'onion' middle.
Spelling it matters: año (year) vs ano (anus) is the canonical embarrassment; campaña/campana (campaign/bell), uña, baño, niño are daily words.
Examples
El niño cumple años mañana.
The boy has his birthday tomorrow.
The boy has his birthday tomorrow.
Region: global
¿Dónde está el baño?
Where's the bathroom?
Where's the bathroom?
Region: global