goleta
schooner
Latin America
Simplified: goh-LEH-tah
IPA: go'le.ta
Spain
Simplified: goh-LEH-tah
IPA: go'le.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
go
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
le
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low