Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
libélula
dragonfly
Latin America
Simplified: lee-BEH-loo-lah
IPA: li'βe.lu.la
Spain
Simplified: lee-BEH-loo-lah
IPA: li'βe.lu.la
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
li
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
bé
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
lu
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
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