How to pronounce “alquilar”
Hear how “alquilar (to rent)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to rent |
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| Syllables | al · qui · lar (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: LAR. |
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| IPA | /al.ki.ˈlaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: ahl-kee-LAHR.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Quiero alquilar un coche.I want to rent a car.
Alquilamos un piso en Madrid.We rented an apartment in Madrid.
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