Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
fábula
fable
Latin America
Simplified: FAH-boo-lah
IPA: 'fa.βu.la
Spain
Simplified: FAH-boo-lah
IPA: 'fa.βu.la
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fá
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
bu
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low