How to pronounce “alguien”
Hear how “alguien (someone)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | someone |
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| Syllables | al · guien (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: AL. |
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| IPA | /ˈal.ɡjen/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: AHL-gyen, not "al-GOO-en".
- gu before e or i is a hard g; the u is silent.
- 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
¿Hay alguien en casa?Is anyone home?
Alguien llama a la puerta.Someone is knocking at the door.
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