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Etymology
Pronunciation
vela
candle
Latin America
Simplified: BEH-lah
IPA: 'be.la
Spain
Simplified: BEH-lah
IPA: 'be.la
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
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low