ciudad
city
Latin America
Simplified: syoo-DAHD
IPA: sʝu'ðað
Spain
Simplified: thyoo-DAHD
IPA: θʝu'ðað
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ciu
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
dad
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d