How to pronounce “Córdoba”
Hear how “Córdoba (city in Spain and Argentina)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | city in Spain and Argentina |
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| Syllables | cór · do · ba (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: CÓR. |
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| IPA | /ˈkoɾ.do.ba/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The stress is on the first syllable: KOHR-doh-bah.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La Mezquita de Córdoba es famosa.The Mosque of Córdoba is famous.
También hay una Córdoba en Argentina.There is also a Córdoba in Argentina.
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