How to pronounce “alemán”
Hear how “alemán (German)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | German |
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| Syllables | a · le · mán (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÁN. |
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| IPA | /a.le.ˈman/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ah-leh-MAHN, not "AL-uh-man".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi madre habla alemán.My mother speaks German.
Tengo un coche alemán.I have a German car.
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