How to pronounce “ahí”
Hear how “ahí (there (near you))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | there (near you) |
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| Syllables | a · hí (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: HÍ. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈi/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent and the stress is on the i: ah-EE, not "EYE".
- The h is silent.
- 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
Tus llaves están ahí.Your keys are there.
Ponlo ahí, por favor.Put it there, please.
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