primero
first
Latin America
Simplified: pree-MEH-roh
IPA: pɾi'me.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: pree-MEH-roh
IPA: pɾi'me.ɾo
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
me
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o