kurdo
Kurdish
Latin America
Simplified: KOOR-doh
IPA: 'kuɾ.ðo
Spain
Simplified: KOOR-doh
IPA: 'kuɾ.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
kur
  • unaspirated k like sky (not key)
  • k 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
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o