obispo
bishop
Latin America
Simplified: oh-BEES-poh
IPA: o'βis.po
Spain
Simplified: oh-BEES-poh
IPA: o'βis.po
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
bis
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
po
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o