noviazgo
courtship
Latin America
Simplified: noh-by-AHS-goh
IPA: no.βʝ'as.ɣo
Spain
Simplified: noh-by-AHTH-goh
IPA: no.βʝ'aθ.ɣo
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
vi
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
az
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
go
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o