llave
key
Latin America
Simplified: YAH-beh
IPA: 'ʝa.βe
Spain
Simplified: YAH-beh
IPA: 'ʝa.βe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ve
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e