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Etymology
Pronunciation
bellaco
rogue
Latin America
Simplified: beh-YAH-koh
IPA: be'ʝa.ko
Spain
Simplified: beh-YAH-koh
IPA: be'ʝa.ko
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
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
co
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o