abajo
below
Latin America
Simplified: ah-BAH-hoh
IPA: a'βa.xo
Spain
Simplified: ah-BAH-hoh
IPA: a'βa.χo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ba
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
jo
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o