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maduro
ripe
Latin America
Simplified: mah-DOO-roh
IPA: ma'ðu.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: mah-DOO-roh
IPA: ma'ðu.ɾo
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
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