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Pronunciation
palo
stick
Latin America
Simplified: PAH-loh
IPA: 'pa.lo
Spain
Simplified: PAH-loh
IPA: 'pa.lo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • 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