Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
ajillo
garlic sauce
Latin America
Simplified: ah-HEE-yoh
IPA: a'xi.ʝo
Spain
Simplified: ah-HEE-yoh
IPA: a'χi.ʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ji
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
llo
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o