grueso
thick
Latin America
Simplified: groo-EH-soh
IPA: gɾu'e.so
Spain
Simplified: groo-EH-soh
IPA: gɾu'e.so
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gru
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
e
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
so
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o