How to pronounce “Gerardo”
Hear how “Gerardo (Spanish form of Gerard)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Gerard |
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| Syllables | ge · rar · do (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RAR. |
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| IPA | /xe.ˈɾaɾ.do/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The G is a throaty h: heh-RAHR-doh.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- g before e or i is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Gerardo maneja un camión.Gerardo drives a truck.
Gerardo nos explicó el problema.Gerardo explained the problem to us.
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