malo
bad
Latin America
Simplified: MAH-loh
IPA: 'ma.lo
Spain
Simplified: MAH-loh
IPA: 'ma.lo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
lo
  • 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