buba
yaws
Latin America
Simplified: BOO-bah
IPA: 'bu.βa
Spain
Simplified: BOO-bah
IPA: 'bu.βa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bu
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ba
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low