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cortado
cut
Latin America
Simplified: kohr-TAH-doh
IPA: koɾ'ta.ðo
Spain
Simplified: kohr-TAH-doh
IPA: koɾ'ta.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cor
  • 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
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o