cuate
buddy
Latin America
Simplified: KWAH-teh
IPA: 'kwa.te
Spain
Simplified: KWAH-teh
IPA: 'kwa.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cua
  • 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
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e