Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
abogar
advocate
Latin America
Simplified: ah-boh-GAHR
IPA: a.βo'ɣaɾ
Spain
Simplified: ah-boh-GAHR
IPA: a.βo'ɣaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
bo
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
gar
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth