How to pronounce “biblioteca”
Hear how “biblioteca (library)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
bibliotecabee-blyoh-TEH-kah
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Breakdown
| Meaning | library |
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| Syllables | bi · blio · te · ca (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TE. |
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| IPA | /bi.bljo.ˈte.ka/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: False friend: a library is biblioteca; librería means "bookstore".
- 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
Estudio en la biblioteca.I study at the library.
La biblioteca cierra a las ocho.The library closes at eight.
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