How to pronounce “medio”
Hear how “medio (half / middle)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | half / middle |
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| Syllables | me · dio (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: ME. |
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| IPA | /ˈme.djo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables: MEH-dyoh, not "MEE-dee-oh".
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Quiero medio kilo de queso.I want half a kilo of cheese.
Hay una fuente en medio de la plaza.There's a fountain in the middle of the square.
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