How to pronounce “aire”
Hear how “aire (air)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | air |
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| Syllables | ai · re (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: AI. |
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| IPA | /ˈaj.ɾe/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables: EYE-reh, not "AIR".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Necesito aire fresco.I need fresh air.
El aire está muy limpio aquí.The air is very clean here.
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