volar
fly
Latin America
Simplified: boh-LAHR
IPA: bo'laɾ
Spain
Simplified: boh-LAHR
IPA: bo'laɾ
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
lar
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth