How to pronounce Madrid in English and Spanish?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the pronunciation of the word 'Madrid' in both English and Spanish. This involves describing how the word sounds in each language.
Answer
'muh-DRID' in English, 'mah-DRID' or 'ma-ˈðɾið' in Spanish.
Madrid is pronounced as 'muh-DRID' in English and as 'mah-DRID' or 'ma-ˈðɾið' in Spanish.
Answer for screen readers
Madrid is pronounced as 'muh-DRID' in English and as 'mah-DRID' or 'ma-ˈðɾið' in Spanish.
More Information
In Spanish, the pronunciation can vary slightly between different Spanish-speaking regions, such as Spain and Latin America. The use of the 'ð' sound in Spain's pronunciation is akin to the 'th' in 'this'.
Tips
A common mistake is using an English 'd' sound in 'Madrid' instead of the softer 'ð' sound used in Spanish.
Sources
- How to pronounce Madrid | HowToPronounce.com - howtopronounce.com
- Madrid - Wiktionary, the free dictionary - en.wiktionary.org
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