How to pronounce “Guerrero”
Hear how “Guerrero (common surname)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | common surname |
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| Syllables | gue · rre · ro (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RRE. |
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| IPA | /ɡe.ˈre.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent and the rr is trilled: geh-RREH-roh, not "gwer-RER-oh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- gu before e or i is a hard g; the u is silent.
- 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
El señor Guerrero es policía.Mr. Guerrero is a police officer.
La profesora Guerrero da clases de música.Professor Guerrero teaches music classes.
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