How to pronounce “a pie”
Hear how “a pie (on foot)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | on foot |
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| Syllables | a pie (2) |
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| IPA | /a ˈpje/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Pie is one syllable: "PYEH", not "PIE".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¿Se puede ir a pie?Can you get there on foot?
Son diez minutos a pie.It's ten minutes on foot.
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