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vivir
live
Latin America
Simplified: bee-BEER
IPA: bi'βiɾ
Spain
Simplified: bee-BEER
IPA: bi'βiɾ
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
vir
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth