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Etymology
Pronunciation
cabello
hair
Latin America
Simplified: kah-BEH-yoh
IPA: ka'βe.ʝo
Spain
Simplified: kah-BEH-yoh
IPA: ka'βe.ʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
be
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
llo
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o