vatio
watt
Latin America
Simplified: BAH-tyoh
IPA: 'ba.tʝo
Spain
Simplified: BAH-tyoh
IPA: 'ba.tʝo
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
tio
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o