codiciar
covet
Latin America
Simplified: koh-dee-SYAHR
IPA: ko.ði'sʝaɾ
Spain
Simplified: koh-dee-THYAHR
IPA: ko.ði'θʝaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
co
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
di
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ciar
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth