How to pronounce “aquel”
Hear how “aquel (that (over there))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | that (over there) |
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| Syllables | a · quel (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: QUEL. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈkel/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent and the stress is on the end: ah-KEL, not "AK-wel".
- qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
- 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
Aquel edificio es muy alto.That building over there is very tall.
¿Ves aquel árbol?Do you see that tree over there?
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