How to pronounce “ajiaco”
Hear how “ajiaco (Colombian chicken potato soup)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Colombian chicken potato soup |
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| Syllables | a · jia · co (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JIA. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈxja.ko/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El ajiaco es típico de Bogotá.Ajiaco is typical of Bogotá.
El ajiaco lleva tres tipos de papa.Ajiaco has three kinds of potato.
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