Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
primario
primary
Latin America
Simplified: pree-MAH-ryoh
IPA: pɾi'ma.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: pree-MAH-ryoh
IPA: pɾi'ma.ɾʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pri
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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