How to pronounce “árbol”
Hear how “árbol (tree)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | tree |
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| Syllables | ár · bol (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: ÁR. |
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| IPA | /ˈaɾ.bol/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: AHR-bohl.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Hay un árbol en el jardín.There's a tree in the garden.
El gato está en el árbol.The cat is in the tree.
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