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Etymology
Pronunciation
vasallo
vassal
Latin America
Simplified: bah-SAH-yoh
IPA: ba'sa.ʝo
Spain
Simplified: bah-SAH-yoh
IPA: ba'sa.ʝo
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
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
llo
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o