joyería
jewelry store
Latin America
Simplified: hoh-yeh-REE-ah
IPA: xo.ʝe'ɾi.a
Spain
Simplified: hoh-yeh-REE-ah
IPA: χo.ʝe'ɾi.a
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
jo
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ye
  • y like yes
  • y similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low