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Etymology
Pronunciation
verdura
vegetable
Latin America
Simplified: behr-DOO-rah
IPA: beɾ'ðu.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: behr-DOO-rah
IPA: beɾ'ðu.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ver
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
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