quemadura
burn
Latin America
Simplified: keh-mah-DOO-rah
IPA: ke.ma'ðu.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: keh-mah-DOO-rah
IPA: ke.ma'ðu.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
que
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
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
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low