How to pronounce “pero”
Hear how “pero (but)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | but |
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| Syllables | pe · ro (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: PE. |
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| IPA | /ˈpe.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Pero (but) has a single tapped r; perro (dog) has a rolled rr. The r changes the meaning.
- 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
Quiero ir, pero no puedo.I want to go, but I can't.
Es caro, pero es bueno.It's expensive, but it's good.
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