guapo
handsome
Latin America
Simplified: gwah-poh
IPA: gwa.po
Spain
Simplified: gwah-poh
IPA: gwa.po
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gua
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
po
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o