How to pronounce “aún”
Hear how “aún (still / yet)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | still / yet |
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| Syllables | a · ún (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: ÚN. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈun/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables with the stress on the u: ah-OON, not "AWN".
- The accent on ú keeps it in its own syllable, so aún has 2 syllables.
- 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
Aún no he comido.I haven't eaten yet.
¿Aún vives en Lima?Do you still live in Lima?
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