piojo
louse
Latin America
Simplified: pyoh-HOH
IPA: pʝo'xo
Spain
Simplified: pyoh-HOH
IPA: pʝo'χo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pio
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
jo
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o