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cubrir
cover
Latin America
Simplified: koo-BREER
IPA: ku'βɾiɾ
Spain
Simplified: koo-BREER
IPA: ku'βɾiɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cu
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
brir
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth