Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
abuela
grandmother
Latin America
Simplified: ah-BWEH-lah
IPA: a'βwe.la
Spain
Simplified: ah-BWEH-lah
IPA: a'βwe.la
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
bue
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low