brujo
wizard
Latin America
Simplified: broo-HOH
IPA: bɾu'xo
Spain
Simplified: broo-HOH
IPA: bɾu'χo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bru
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
jo
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o