Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
báscula
scale
Latin America
Simplified: BAHS-koo-lah
IPA: 'bas.ku.la
Spain
Simplified: BAHS-koo-lah
IPA: 'bas.ku.la
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bás
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
cu
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low