How to pronounce “barco”
Hear how “barco (boat, ship)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | boat, ship |
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| Syllables | bar · co (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: BAR. |
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| IPA | /ˈbaɾ.ko/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
Viajamos en barco.We traveled by boat.
El barco es muy grande.The ship is very big.
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