How to pronounce “arena”
Hear how “arena (sand)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | sand |
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| Syllables | a · re · na (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RE. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈɾe.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The r is a quick tap: ah-REH-nah, not "uh-REE-nuh".
- 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
La arena está caliente.The sand is hot.
Los niños juegan en la arena.The kids play in the sand.
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