rubio
blonde
Latin America
Simplified: RROO-byoh
IPA: 'ru.βʝo
Spain
Simplified: RROO-byoh
IPA: 'ru.βʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ru
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
bio
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o