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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
burka
burqa
Latin America
Simplified:
BOOR-kah
IPA:
'buɾ.ka
Spain
Simplified:
BOOR-kah
IPA:
'buɾ.ka
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
bur
b
like
b
oy, but softer
gentler lip closure for
Spanish b
(versus
English b
)
u
like b
oo
t
strongly rounded lips, tongue back for
u
tapped r
like la
dd
er
quick
tapped r
with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
ka
unaspirated k
like s
k
y (not
k
ey)
k
without burst of air
a
like f
a
ther
relaxed
a
with mouth open, tongue low
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