cerdo
pig
Latin America
Simplified: SEHR-doh
IPA: 'seɾ.ðo
Spain
Simplified: THEHR-doh
IPA: 'θeɾ.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cer
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o