How to pronounce “arroz con gandules”
Hear how “arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
arroz con gandulesah-RROHS kohn gahn-DOO-lehs (Latin America) · ah-RROHTH kohn gahn-DOO-lehs (Spain)
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Breakdown
| Meaning | rice with pigeon peas |
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| Syllables | a · rroz con gan · du · les (6) |
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| IPA (Latin America) | /a.ˈros kon ɡan.ˈdu.les/ |
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| IPA (Spain) | /a.ˈroθ kon ɡan.ˈdu.les/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- z sounds like s in Latin America and like the "th" in "think" in most of Spain.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spain vs. Latin America · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El arroz con gandules no falta en Navidad.Rice with pigeon peas is a must at Christmas.
Mi mamá hace arroz con gandules.My mom makes rice with pigeon peas.
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