How to pronounce “además”
Hear how “además (besides / also)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | besides / also |
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| Syllables | a · de · más (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÁS. |
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| IPA | /a.de.ˈmas/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ah-deh-MAHS.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- 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
Además, es muy barato.Besides, it's very cheap.
Habla inglés y además francés.He speaks English and also French.
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