Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
pícaro
mischievous
Latin America
Simplified: PEE-kah-roh
IPA: 'pi.ka.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: PEE-kah-roh
IPA: 'pi.ka.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pí
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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