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Etymology
Pronunciation
izquierda
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Latin America
Simplified: ees-KYEHR-dah
IPA: is'kʝeɾ.ða
Spain
Simplified: eeth-KYEHR-dah
IPA: iθ'kʝeɾ.ða
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
iz
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
quier
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • i like y in yes
  • y 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
da
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low