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How to Pronounce Pedro

Pedro (Pedro)

Male · Portuguese

How to Pronounce Pedro

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Portuguese-speaking regions.

Pedro means "Rock, stone"—a Portuguese name with a rich history.

Pedro has 2 syllables: PEH-droh.

Common spellings include Peter, Pierre, Pietro—all pronounced the same as Pedro.

Phonetic Spelling of Pedro

The phonetic spelling of Pedro is:

PEH-droh

Pedro Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Pedro below.

Origin and Meaning of Pedro

Pedro is a Portuguese name meaning "Rock, stone". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Brazil, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SV, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Spanish form of Peter

Common Mispronunciations of Pedro

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Portuguese pronunciation emphasizes PEH-droh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Pedro should be pronounced with its original Portuguese phonetics
  • "Peter" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Pedro
  • "Pierre" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Pedro

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Pedro?
Pedro is pronounced PEH-droh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Pedro?
The correct pronunciation of Pedro is PEH-droh.
Is Pedro a Portuguese name?
Yes, Pedro is a Portuguese name meaning "Rock, stone".
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