viejo
old
Latin America
Simplified: BYEH-hoh
IPA: 'bʝe.xo
Spain
Simplified: BYEH-hoh
IPA: 'bʝe.χo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
vie
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
jo
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o