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Pronunciation
imperio
empire
Latin America
Simplified: eem-PEH-ryoh
IPA: im'pe.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: eem-PEH-ryoh
IPA: im'pe.ɾʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
im
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
rio
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o