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viola
viola
Latin America
Simplified: by-OH-lah
IPA: bʝ'o.la
Spain
Simplified: by-OH-lah
IPA: bʝ'o.la
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
vi
  • 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
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
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