How to pronounce “barrio”
Hear how “barrio (neighborhood)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | neighborhood |
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| Syllables | ba · rrio (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: BA. |
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| IPA | /ˈba.rjo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The rr is a strong trill: BAH-rryoh, not "BARE-ee-oh".
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Vivo en un barrio tranquilo.I live in a quiet neighborhood.
Conozco a todos en el barrio.I know everyone in the neighborhood.
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