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Pronunciation
río
river
Latin America
Simplified: RREE-oh
IPA: 'ri.o
Spain
Simplified: RREE-oh
IPA: 'ri.o
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
rí
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o