Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
sicario
hitman
Latin America
Simplified: see-KAH-ryoh
IPA: si'ka.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: see-KAH-ryoh
IPA: si'ka.ɾʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
si
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • 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
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