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Etymology
Pronunciation
semáforo
traffic light
Latin America
Simplified: seh-MAH-foh-roh
IPA: se'ma.fo.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: seh-MAH-foh-roh
IPA: se'ma.fo.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
se
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
má
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
fo
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
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