How to pronounce “bodega”
Hear how “bodega (corner store, wine cellar)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | corner store, wine cellar |
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| Syllables | bo · de · ga (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: DE. |
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| IPA | /bo.ˈde.ɡa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- 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
Compro leche en la bodega.I buy milk at the corner store.
La bodega abre muy temprano.The corner store opens very early.
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