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Pronunciation
bossa
bossa nova
Latin America
Simplified: BOHS-sah
IPA: 'bos.sa
Spain
Simplified: BOHS-sah
IPA: 'bos.sa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bos
  • 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
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low