How to pronounce “alto”
Hear how “alto (tall, high)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | tall, high |
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| Syllables | al · to (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.to/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
Mi hermano es muy alto.My brother is very tall.
Habla en voz alta.Speak loudly.
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