vejez
old age
Latin America
Simplified: beh-HEHS
IPA: be'xes
Spain
Simplified: beh-HEHTH
IPA: be'χeθ
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
jez
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English