bigote
mustache
Latin America
Simplified: bee-GOH-teh
IPA: bi'ɣo.te
Spain
Simplified: bee-GOH-teh
IPA: bi'ɣo.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bi
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
go
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e