How to Pronounce "presidio"
word
pɹɪˈsɪdiˌoʊ
pri-SID-ee-oh
pɹɪsˈɪdɪˌəʊ
pri-SID-ee-oh
Definition
A presidio is a military fort or prison, especially one built by the Spanish in their colonies to protect an area or hold prisoners.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹɪˈsɪdiˌoʊ
British English
pɹɪsˈɪdɪˌəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-SID-ee-oh
UK
pri-SID-ee-oh
Listen in Context
The Spanish built a presidio to protect the town.
Prisoners lived inside the presidio for many years.
The walls of the presidio were very strong.
Have you ever visited the old presidio on the hill?