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pareo
sarong
Latin America
Simplified: pah-REH-oh
IPA: pa'ɾe.o
Spain
Simplified: pah-REH-oh
IPA: pa'ɾe.o
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
re
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o