Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
valvular
valvular
Latin America
Simplified: bahl-boo-LAHR
IPA: bal.βu'laɾ
Spain
Simplified: bahl-boo-LAHR
IPA: bal.βu'laɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
val
  • 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
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
vu
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
lar
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth