How to pronounce “así”
Hear how “así (like this / so)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | like this / so |
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| Syllables | a · sí (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: SÍ. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈsi/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ah-SEE, not "AH-see".
- 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
Se hace así.It's done like this.
¿Así está bien?Is it OK like this?
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