vocacional
vocational
Latin America
Simplified: boh-kah-syoh-NAHL
IPA: bo.ka.sʝo'nal
Spain
Simplified: boh-kah-thyoh-NAHL
IPA: bo.ka.θʝo'nal
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
vo
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
cio
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
nal
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English