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Etymology
Pronunciation
bebito
baby
Latin America
Simplified: beh-BEE-toh
IPA: be'βi.to
Spain
Simplified: beh-BEE-toh
IPA: be'βi.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
be
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
bi
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o