bolsa
bag
Latin America
Simplified: BOHL-sah
IPA: 'bol.sa
Spain
Simplified: BOHL-sah
IPA: 'bol.sa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bol
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low