How to pronounce “allá”
Hear how “allá (over there)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | over there |
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| Syllables | a · llá (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: LLÁ. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: ah-YAH, not "AL-ah".
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi casa está allá.My house is over there.
Vamos allá mañana.We're going there tomorrow.
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