sábalo
shad
Latin America
Simplified: SAH-bah-loh
IPA: 'sa.βa.lo
Spain
Simplified: SAH-bah-loh
IPA: 'sa.βa.lo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ba
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o