How to pronounce “botella”
Hear how “botella (bottle)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | bottle |
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| Syllables | bo · te · lla (3) |
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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 | /bo.ˈte.ʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: boh-TEH-yah, not "bo-TEL-uh".
- 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
Una botella de agua, por favor.A bottle of water, please.
La botella está vacía.The bottle is empty.
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