How to pronounce “algo”

Hear how “algo (something)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

algoAHL-goh
Accent

Breakdown

Meaningsomething
Syllablesal · go (2)
StressWords ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: AL.
IPA/ˈal.ɡo/

Tips for English speakers

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Example sentences

¿Quieres algo de beber?Do you want something to drink?
Tengo algo para ti.I have something for you.

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alguiennadieningunoalgunotodootro
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