Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
chupador
sucker
Latin America
Simplified: choo-pah-DOHR
IPA: tʃu.pa'ðoɾ
Spain
Simplified: choo-pah-DOHR
IPA: tʃu.pa'ðoɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
chu
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
dor
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth