vacío
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Latin America
Simplified: bah-SEE-oh
IPA: ba'si.o
Spain
Simplified: bah-THEE-oh
IPA: ba'θi.o
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
va
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o