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Etymology
Pronunciation
futuro
future
Latin America
Simplified: foo-TOO-roh
IPA: fu'tu.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: foo-TOO-roh
IPA: fu'tu.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fu
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
tu
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o