labio
lip
Latin America
Simplified: LAH-byoh
IPA: 'la.βʝo
Spain
Simplified: LAH-byoh
IPA: 'la.βʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
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
bio
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o