serio
serious
Latin America
Simplified: SEH-ryoh
IPA: 'se.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: SEH-ryoh
IPA: 'se.ɾʝo
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
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