verbo
verb
Latin America
Simplified: BEHR-boh
IPA: 'beɾ.βo
Spain
Simplified: BEHR-boh
IPA: 'beɾ.βo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ver
  • 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
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
bo
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o