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Etymology
Pronunciation
vivales
sly person
Latin America
Simplified: bee-BAH-lehs
IPA: bi'βa.les
Spain
Simplified: bee-BAH-lehs
IPA: bi'βa.les
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
va
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
les
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English