How to pronounce “adulto”
Hear how “adulto (adult)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | adult |
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| Syllables | a · dul · to (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: DUL. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈdul.to/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the middle syllable: ah-DOOL-toh, not "AD-ult".
- 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
Un boleto de adulto, por favor.One adult ticket, please.
Ya eres un adulto.You're an adult now.
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