vellón
fleece
Latin America
Simplified: beh-YOHN
IPA: be'ʝon
Spain
Simplified: beh-YOHN
IPA: be'ʝon
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
llón
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English