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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
botella
bottle
Latin America
Simplified: boh-TEH-yah
IPA: bo'te.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: boh-TEH-yah
IPA: bo'te.ʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bo
  • 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
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
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low