How to pronounce “bajar”
Hear how “bajar (to go down / to get off)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to go down / to get off |
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| Syllables | ba · jar (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: JAR. |
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| IPA | /ba.ˈxaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: bah-HAHR, not "bah-JAR".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Bajo en la próxima parada.I'm getting off at the next stop.
Baja la música, por favor.Turn down the music, please.
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