cabelludo
hairy
Latin America
Simplified: kah-beh-YOO-doh
IPA: ka.βe'ʝu.ðo
Spain
Simplified: kah-beh-YOO-doh
IPA: ka.βe'ʝu.ðo
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
llu
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o