How to pronounce “Alejandro”
Hear how “Alejandro (Spanish form of Alexander)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Alejandroah-leh-HAHN-droh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Alexander |
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| Syllables | a · le · jan · dro (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JAN. |
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| IPA | /a.le.ˈxan.dɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a throaty h: ah-leh-HAHN-droh.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Alejandro es profesor de matemáticas.Alejandro is a math teacher.
Alejandro nos invitó a su casa.Alejandro invited us to his house.
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