cualquiera
anyone
Latin America
Simplified: kwahl-KYEH-rah
IPA: kwal'kʝe.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: kwahl-KYEH-rah
IPA: kwal'kʝe.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cual
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
quie
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low