How to pronounce “patio”
Hear how “patio (courtyard, patio)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | courtyard, patio |
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| Syllables | pa · tio (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: PA. |
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| IPA | /ˈpa.tjo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables: PAH-tyoh, not "PAT-ee-oh".
- 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
Comemos en el patio.We eat on the patio.
Los niños juegan en el patio.The kids play in the courtyard.
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