How to pronounce “peor”
Hear how “peor (worse, worst)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | worse, worst |
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| Syllables | pe · or (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: OR. |
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| IPA | /pe.ˈoɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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 tráfico está peor hoy.Traffic is worse today.
Fue el peor día de la semana.It was the worst day of the week.
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