10 Rules of Pronunciation

B and V are pronounced like “b”. Rule 1 B and V are pronounced like “b”. Bolivia Venezuela

G is pronounced like “h” when in front of “e” and “i”. Rule 2 G is pronounced like “h” when in front of “e” and “i”. gato gobierno gusto general gitano

Rule 3 H is always silent. hola Honduras

J makes a spitty, guttural sound (like clearing your throat). Rule 4 J makes a spitty, guttural sound (like clearing your throat). José Juan

LL is pronounced like “y” in yogurt or yo-yo. Rule 5 LL is pronounced like “y” in yogurt or yo-yo. Me llamo ____. amarillo

Ñ is pronounced like “ny” in canyon or “ni” in onion. Rule 6 Ñ is pronounced like “ny” in canyon or “ni” in onion. piñata niña

Qu is pronounced like “k”. Rule 7 Qu is pronounced like “k”. qué quién

Rule 8 RR is rolled. perro correr

Words starting with R are rolled. Rule 9 Words starting with R are rolled. rico Roberto

Z is pronounced like “s”. Rule 10 Z is pronounced like “s”. Venezuela voz