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Etymology
Pronunciation
varonil
manly
Latin America
Simplified: bah-roh-NEEL
IPA: ba.ɾo'nil
Spain
Simplified: bah-roh-NEEL
IPA: ba.ɾo'nil
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
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
nil
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English