madurar
ripen
Latin America
Simplified: mah-doo-RAHR
IPA: ma.ðu'ɾaɾ
Spain
Simplified: mah-doo-RAHR
IPA: ma.ðu'ɾaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
du
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
rar
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth