How to pronounce “amable”
Hear how “amable (kind)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | kind |
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| Syllables | a · ma · ble (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: MA. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈma.ble/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Three syllables: ah-MAH-bleh, not "AY-muh-bul".
- 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
Eres muy amable.You're very kind.
La gente aquí es muy amable.People here are very kind.
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