julio
July
Latin America
Simplified: HOO-lyoh
IPA: 'xu.lʝo
Spain
Simplified: HOO-lyoh
IPA: 'χu.lʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ju
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
lio
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o