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oscuro
dark
Latin America
Simplified: ohs-KOO-roh
IPA: os'ku.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: ohs-KOO-roh
IPA: os'ku.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
os
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
cu
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • 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