madurez
maturity
Latin America
Simplified: mah-doo-REHS
IPA: ma.ðu'ɾes
Spain
Simplified: mah-doo-REHTH
IPA: ma.ðu'ɾeθ
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
rez
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English