vehículo
vehicle
Latin America
Simplified: beh-EE-koo-loh
IPA: be'i.ku.lo
Spain
Simplified: beh-EE-koo-loh
IPA: be'i.ku.lo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ve
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
cu
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o