How to pronounce “amarillo”
Hear how “amarillo (yellow)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | yellow |
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| Syllables | a · ma · ri · llo (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RI. |
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| IPA | /a.ma.ˈɾi.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: ah-mah-REE-yoh.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · LL and Y · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
El sol es amarillo.The sun is yellow.
Me gusta tu vestido amarillo.I like your yellow dress.
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