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Etymology
Pronunciation
tuba
tuba
Latin America
Simplified:
TOO-bah
IPA:
'tu.βa
Spain
Simplified:
TOO-bah
IPA:
'tu.βa
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
tu
unaspirated t
like s
t
op (not
t
op)
t
without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
u
like b
oo
t
strongly rounded lips, tongue back for
u
ba
b
like
gentle v
in o
v
en
lips nearly touch but don't close for
gentle
a
like f
a
ther
relaxed
a
with mouth open, tongue low
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