How to pronounce cero
Say it like SER-oh. Cero has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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US American/ˈsɛˌroʊ/SER-oh
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- SER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cero pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does cero mean?
noun
- A large scombroid food fish (Scomberomorus regalis) found chiefly in the West Indies.
Where does cero come from?
Corruption of Spanish sierra (“sawfish”).
Words that rhyme with cero
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cero.
Questions about saying cero
How do you pronounce cero?
Say SER-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌroʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cero?
Cero has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · oh.