uva
grape
Latin America
Simplified: OO-bah
IPA: 'u.βa
Spain
Simplified: OO-bah
IPA: 'u.βa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
u
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
va
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low