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Etymology
Pronunciation
bastión
bastion
Latin America
Simplified: bahs-TYOHN
IPA: bas'tʝon
Spain
Simplified: bahs-TYOHN
IPA: bas'tʝon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bas
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
tión
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English