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What does pacoima mean?
A neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Where does pacoima come from?
Borrowed from Gabrielino-Fernandeño pakoinga (“entrance”).

How to pronounce pacoima

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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