How to pronounce “acá”
Hear how “acá (here (Latin America))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | here (Latin America) |
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| Syllables | a · cá (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: CÁ. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈka/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ah-KAH.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Ven acá, por favor.Come here, please.
Acá hace mucho calor.It's very hot here.
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