How to pronounce “araña”
Hear how “araña (spider)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | spider |
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| Syllables | a · ra · ña (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RA. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈɾa.ɲa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ñ sounds like the ny in "canyon": ah-RAH-nyah.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · The letter Ñ · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Hay una araña en la pared.There's a spider on the wall.
Tengo miedo de las arañas.I'm afraid of spiders.
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