vanguardismo
avant-gardism
Latin America
Simplified: bahng-gwahr-DEEZ-moh
IPA: baŋ.gwaɾ'ðiz.mo
Spain
Simplified: bahng-gwahr-DEEZ-moh
IPA: baŋ.gwaɾ'ðiz.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
van
  • 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
  • n like song
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for n
guar
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to 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
dis
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like soft z in roses
  • soft z with a gentle buzz
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o