chavalo
boy
Latin America
Simplified: chah-BAH-loh
IPA: tʃa'βa.lo
Spain
Simplified: chah-BAH-loh
IPA: tʃa'βa.lo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cha
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • 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
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o