equilibrio
balance
Latin America
Simplified: eh-kee-LEE-bryoh
IPA: e.ki'li.βɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: eh-kee-LEE-bryoh
IPA: e.ki'li.βɾʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
e
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
qui
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
li
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
brio
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o