How to pronounce “atrás”
Hear how “atrás (back / behind)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | back / behind |
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| Syllables | a · trás (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: TRÁS. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈtɾas/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ah-TRAHS.
- 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
Da un paso atrás.Take a step back.
Los niños van sentados atrás.The kids are sitting in the back.
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