How to pronounce “Sergio”
Hear how “Sergio (male first name)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | male first name |
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| Syllables | ser · gio (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: SER. |
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| IPA | /ˈseɾ.xjo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The g is a throaty h: SEHR-hyoh, not "SER-jee-oh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- g before e or i is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Sergio es el nuevo estudiante.Sergio is the new student.
Sergio y yo somos amigos desde niños.Sergio and I have been friends since we were kids.
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