biólogo
biologist
Latin America
Simplified: byoh-LOH-goh
IPA: bʝo'lo.ɣo
Spain
Simplified: byoh-LOH-goh
IPA: bʝo'lo.ɣo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bió
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
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