cielo
sky
Latin America
Simplified: SYEH-loh
IPA: 'sʝe.lo
Spain
Simplified: THYEH-loh
IPA: 'θʝe.lo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cie
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
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