How to pronounce “abajo”
Hear how “abajo (down / downstairs)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | down / downstairs |
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| Syllables | a · ba · jo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: BA. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈba.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: ah-BAH-hoh, not "ah-BAH-joh".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La cocina está abajo.The kitchen is downstairs.
Te espero abajo.I'll wait for you downstairs.
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