How to pronounce “animal”
Hear how “animal” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | animal |
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| Syllables | a · ni · mal (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: MAL. |
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| IPA | /a.ni.ˈmal/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ah-nee-MAHL, not "AN-ih-mul".
- 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
¿Cuál es tu animal favorito?What's your favorite animal?
Me encantan los animales.I love animals.
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