Spanish pronunciation: Oclusivas - /k/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for oclusivas - /k/.

Quick tip

Release the air cleanly after blocking it with your lips or tongue.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• kilo

• koala

• kilómetro

• kilogramo

• kiosco

Minimal pairs

• casa / gasa
• kilo / gilo
• copa / gopa
• koala / goala
• kilómetro / gilómetro

How to produce this sound

The /k/ sound is made by raising the back of your tongue to touch the soft part of the roof of your mouth (the velum), then releasing it with a burst of air. It is like the 'k' in 'cat' or 'key'.

Common mix-ups

• casa / gasa
• kilómetro / gilómetro
• kilo / gilo
• koala / goala
• copa / gopa

Closest comparison

cat, car, key, kite, cake