How to pronounce cordoba
Say it like kor-DOH-buh. Cordoba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- kor
- DOH
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordoba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cordoba
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kaw-DOH-buh.
What does cordoba mean?
- Alternative form of córdoba (“currency of Nicaragua”).
Questions about saying cordoba
How do you pronounce cordoba?
Say kor-DOH-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrˈdoʊbə/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːˈdəʊbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordoba?
Cordoba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: kor · DOH · buh.
Is cordoba pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɔːˈdəʊbə/ (kaw-DOH-buh).