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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
pugilismo
boxing
Latin America
Simplified: poo-hee-LEES-moh
IPA: pu.xi'lis.mo
Spain
Simplified: poo-hee-LEES-moh
IPA: pu.χi'lis.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pu
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
gi
  • g like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lis
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o