How to pronounce “a ver”
Hear how “a ver (let's see)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | let's see |
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| Syllables | a ver (2) |
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| IPA | /a ˈbeɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: It sounds the same as "haber": "ah-BEHR", not "uh-VAIR".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
A ver, ¿qué tenemos aquí?Let's see, what have we got here?
A ver si mañana hace sol.Hopefully it'll be sunny tomorrow.
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