vejiga
bladder
Latin America
Simplified: beh-HEE-gah
IPA: be'xi.ɣa
Spain
Simplified: beh-HEE-gah
IPA: be'χi.ɣa
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
ji
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ga
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low