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Etymology
Pronunciation
perreo
grinding
Latin America
Simplified: peh-RREH-oh
IPA: pe're.o
Spain
Simplified: peh-RREH-oh
IPA: pe're.o
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
rre
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o