nochevieja
New Year's Eve
Latin America
Simplified: noh-cheh-BYEH-hah
IPA: no.tʃe'βʝe.xa
Spain
Simplified: noh-cheh-BYEH-hah
IPA: no.tʃe'βʝe.χa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
che
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
vie
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ja
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low