Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
alubia
kidney bean
Latin America
Simplified: ah-LOO-byah
IPA: a'lu.βʝa
Spain
Simplified: ah-LOO-byah
IPA: a'lu.βʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
lu
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
bia
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low