Pronunciation: "d" words

Words spelt "d" in English sound pretty much the same as in Spanish, so you shouldn't have many problems learning this sound.

However, the English "d" sound is "alveolar", while in Spanish, it is a "dental" sound. How come? Let's take a look!

Some Spanish "d" words: Daniela, dedo, tempestad. In all cases, the "d" is produced by touching the upper teeth with the tip of the tongue. The sound is not very strong.

Some English "d" words: Daniela, daddy, load. In all cases, the "d" is produced by touching the alveolar ridge with the tip of the tongue, uttering a rather "strong" sound. BTW, the alveolar ridge is that rugged part of the palate, just behind the upper teeth. 

As you see, the position of the tongue is super important to produce the correct sound in either language :)

For "th" words pronounced like a dental "d", please take a look at "Pronunciation: "th" words". 

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