How to pronounce “Ángel”
Hear how “Ángel (male first name)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | male first name |
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| Syllables | án · gel (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: ÁN. |
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| IPA | /ˈan.xel/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say AHN-hehl with a throaty h, not like the English word "angel".
- g before e or i is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Ángel trabaja en la recepción.Ángel works at the front desk.
Ángel me llamó anoche.Ángel called me last night.
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