How to pronounce “Bolivia”

Hear how “Bolivia (country in South America)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

Breakdown

Tips for English speakers

• v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels

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