jabón
soap
Latin America
Simplified: hah-BOHN
IPA: xa'βon
Spain
Simplified: hah-BOHN
IPA: χa'βon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ja
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
bón
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English