salario
salary
Latin America
Simplified: sah-LAH-ryoh
IPA: sa'la.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: sah-LAH-ryoh
IPA: sa'la.ɾʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than 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