How to pronounce “radio”
Hear how “radio” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | radio |
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| Syllables | ra · dio (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RA. |
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| IPA | /ˈra.djo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Rolled r and two syllables: RRAH-dyoh, not "RAY-dee-oh".
- The r at the start of a word (or after n, l or s) is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Escucho la radio en el coche.I listen to the radio in the car.
Pon la radio, por favor.Turn on the radio, please.
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