vituallas
provisions
Latin America
Simplified: bee-TWAH-yahs
IPA: bi'twa.ʝas
Spain
Simplified: bee-TWAH-yahs
IPA: bi'twa.ʝas
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 see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
tua
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
llas
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English