cursito
short course
Latin America
Simplified: koor-SEE-toh
IPA: kuɾ'si.to
Spain
Simplified: koor-SEE-toh
IPA: kuɾ'si.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cur
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
si
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o