How to pronounce “ayer”
Hear how “ayer (yesterday)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | yesterday |
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| Syllables | a · yer (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: YER. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈʝeɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ah-YEHR, not "EYE-er".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · LL and Y · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Ayer fui al cine.Yesterday I went to the movies.
¿Qué hiciste ayer?What did you do yesterday?
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