How to pronounce “perro”
Hear how “perro (dog)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | dog |
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| Syllables | pe · rro (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.ro/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Perro (dog) has a rolled rr; pero (but) has a single tap. Practice the pair, because the r changes the meaning.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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
Tengo un perro.I have a dog.
El perro es muy grande.The dog is very big.
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