Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
evaluación
evaluation
Latin America
Simplified: eh-bah-lwah-SYOHN
IPA: e.βa.lwa'sʝon
Spain
Simplified: eh-bah-lwah-THYOHN
IPA: e.βa.lwa'θʝon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
e
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
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
lua
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ción
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English