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Latin America
Simplified: rroh-tah-FOH-lyoh
IPA: ro.ta'fo.lʝo
Spain
Simplified: rroh-tah-FOH-lyoh
IPA: ro.ta'fo.lʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ro
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
fo
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
lio
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o