How to pronounce “bolillo”
Hear how “bolillo (Mexican crusty bread roll)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican crusty bread roll |
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| Syllables | bo · li · llo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LI. |
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| IPA | /bo.ˈli.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll is a Y sound: "boh-LEE-yoh".
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Compra seis bolillos, por favor.Buy six bolillos, please.
El bolillo está recién hecho.The bolillo is freshly baked.
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