tubo
tube
Latin America
Simplified: TOO-boh
IPA: 'tu.βo
Spain
Simplified: TOO-boh
IPA: 'tu.βo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tu
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
bo
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o