globo
balloon
Latin America
Simplified: GLOH-boh
IPA: 'glo.βo
Spain
Simplified: GLOH-boh
IPA: 'glo.βo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
glo
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • 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
bo
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o