vajilla
tableware
Latin America
Simplified: bah-HEE-yah
IPA: ba'xi.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: bah-HEE-yah
IPA: ba'χi.ʝa
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
ji
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low