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Latin America
Simplified: ehm-BOO-doh
IPA: em'bu.ðo
Spain
Simplified: ehm-BOO-doh
IPA: em'bu.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
em
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bu
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • 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