How to pronounce “rico”
Hear how “rico (rich, delicious)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | rich, delicious |
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| Syllables | ri · co (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RI. |
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| IPA | /ˈri.ko/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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.
- 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
¡Qué rico está esto!This is so tasty!
Es un país rico en cultura.It's a country rich in culture.
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