áutobus
bus
Latin America
Simplified: OW-toh-boos
IPA: 'au.to.βus
Spain
Simplified: OW-toh-boos
IPA: 'au.to.βus
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
áu
  • au like now
  • now sound similar to English
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
bus
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English