How to pronounce cordobas
Say it like kor-DOH-buz. Cordobas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- kor
- DOH
- buz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordobas 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.
- buzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cordobas
- 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-buz.
What does cordobas mean?
- plural of cordoba How to pronounce cordoba
Questions about saying cordobas
How do you pronounce cordobas?
Say kor-DOH-buz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrˈdoʊbəz/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːˈdəʊbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordobas?
Cordobas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: kor · DOH · buz.
Is cordobas 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 /ˌkɔːˈdəʊbəz/ (kaw-DOH-buz).