periódico
newspaper
Latin America
Simplified: peh-RYOH-dee-koh
IPA: pe'ɾʝo.ði.ko
Spain
Simplified: peh-RYOH-dee-koh
IPA: pe'ɾʝo.ði.ko
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
rió
  • 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
di
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
co
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o