hola
hello
Latin America
Simplified: OH-lah
IPA: 'o.la
Spain
Simplified: OH-lah
IPA: 'o.la
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ho
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low