violín
violin
Latin America
Simplified: byoh-LEEN
IPA: bʝo'lin
Spain
Simplified: byoh-LEEN
IPA: bʝo'lin
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
vio
  • 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 like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
lín
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • n like no
  • n similar to English