How to pronounce “ají de gallina”
Hear how “ají de gallina (Peruvian creamy chicken stew)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
ají de gallinaah-HEE deh gah-YEE-nah
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Peruvian creamy chicken stew |
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| Syllables | a · jí de ga · lli · na (6) |
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| IPA | /a.ˈxi de ɡa.ˈʝi.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · LL and Y · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El ají de gallina es amarillo.Ají de gallina is yellow.
Mi tía prepara ají de gallina.My aunt makes ají de gallina.
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