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Etymology
Pronunciation
válido
valid
Latin America
Simplified: BAH-lee-doh
IPA: 'ba.li.ðo
Spain
Simplified: BAH-lee-doh
IPA: 'ba.li.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
vá
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
li
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o