How to pronounce “bebé”
Hear how “bebé (baby)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | baby |
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| Syllables | be · bé (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: BÉ. |
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| IPA | /be.ˈbe/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: beh-BEH. Without the accent, bebe means "drinks".
- 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
El bebé está dormido.The baby is asleep.
Mi hermana tiene un bebé.My sister has a baby.
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