How to Pronounce Luka Modrić
LOO-kah MOH-dritch
/ˈluːka ˈmoːdrɪtʃ/
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Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
LOOkahMOHdritch
Modrić = MOH-dritch. The 'ć' in Croatian is a soft 'ch' sound (like 'ch' in 'cheap' but softer). Not 'MOH-drik'.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
moh-DRITCHMOH-drickMOH-drits
Name Origin & Meaning
Luka Modrić grew up as a refugee during the Croatian War of Independence. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 — the first player in 11 years not named Messi or Ronaldo — after leading Croatia to the World Cup final.
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