sordo
deaf
Latin America
Simplified: SOHR-doh
IPA: 'soɾ.ðo
Spain
Simplified: SOHR-doh
IPA: 'soɾ.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sor
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o