Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
bávaro
Bavarian
Latin America
Simplified: BAH-bah-roh
IPA: 'ba.βa.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: BAH-bah-roh
IPA: 'ba.βa.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bá
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
va
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o