hijo
son
Latin America
Simplified: EE-hoh
IPA: 'i.xo
Spain
Simplified: EE-hoh
IPA: 'i.χo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
hi
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
jo
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o