How to pronounce rios
Say it like REE-ohs. Rios has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈrioʊs/REE-ohs
UK British/ˈriːəʊs/REE-ohs
- REE
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rios pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rios
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: REE-ohs.
What does rios mean?
noun
- plural of rio How to pronounce rio
Questions about saying rios
How do you pronounce rios?
Say REE-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈrioʊs/. In British English it is /ˈriːəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rios?
Rios has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ohs.
Is rios pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈriːəʊs/ (REE-ohs).