How to pronounce “alambre”
Hear how “alambre (grilled meat, peppers and cheese)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | grilled meat, peppers and cheese |
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| Syllables | a · lam · bre (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LAM. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈlam.bɾe/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Three syllables with a final eh: ah-LAHM-breh, not "a-LAMB".
- 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
El alambre lleva carne, pimiento y queso.Alambre has meat, peppers and cheese.
Pedimos un alambre para compartir.We ordered an alambre to share.
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