voluta
volute
Latin America
Simplified: boh-LOO-tah
IPA: bo'lu.ta
Spain
Simplified: boh-LOO-tah
IPA: bo'lu.ta
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
lu
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low