How to pronounce “alrededor”
Hear how “alrededor (around)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
alrededorahl-rreh-deh-DOHR
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | around |
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| Syllables | al · re · de · dor (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: DOR. |
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| IPA | /al.re.de.ˈdoɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The r right after l is rolled: al-rreh-deh-DOHR.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The r at the start of a word (or after n, l or s) is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- 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
Caminamos alrededor del lago.We walked around the lake.
Hay árboles alrededor de la casa.There are trees around the house.
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