cuidar
care for
Latin America
Simplified: kwee-DAHR
IPA: kwi'ðaɾ
Spain
Simplified: kwee-DAHR
IPA: kwi'ðaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cui
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
dar
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth