gárgol
gargoyle
Latin America
Simplified: GAHR-gohl
IPA: 'gaɾ.ɣol
Spain
Simplified: GAHR-gohl
IPA: 'gaɾ.ɣol
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gár
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
gol
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English