longevo
long-lived
Latin America
Simplified: lohng-HEH-boh
IPA: loŋ'xe.βo
Spain
Simplified: lohng-HEH-boh
IPA: loŋ'χe.βo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
lon
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
ge
  • g like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
vo
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o