cuerpo
body
Latin America
Simplified: KWEHR-poh
IPA: 'kweɾ.po
Spain
Simplified: KWEHR-poh
IPA: 'kweɾ.po
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cuer
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
po
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o