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Etymology
Pronunciation
polvo
dust
Latin America
Simplified:
POHL-boh
IPA:
'pol.βo
Spain
Simplified:
POHL-boh
IPA:
'pol.βo
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
pol
unaspirated p
like s
p
ot (not
p
ot)
p
without burst of air
o
like g
o
, but shorter
rounded lips, tongue back for
o
light l
like
l
et
light l
with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
vo
gentle v
like o
v
en
lips nearly touch but don't close for
gentle v
o
like g
o
, but shorter
rounded lips, tongue back for
o
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