How to pronounce “bailar”

Hear how “bailar (to dance)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

bailarbye-LAHR
Accent

Breakdown

Meaningto dance
Syllablesbai · lar (2)
StressWords ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: LAR.
IPA/baj.ˈlaɾ/

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Example sentences

¿Quieres bailar conmigo?Do you want to dance with me?
Bailamos toda la noche.We danced all night.

More words

escucharmirartomarusarviajarcocinar
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