How to pronounce “buen viaje”
Hear how “buen viaje (have a good trip!)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
¡buen viaje!BWEHN BYAH-heh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | have a good trip! |
|---|
| Syllables | buen via · je (3) |
|---|
| IPA | /ˈbwem ˈbja.xe/ |
|---|
Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Viaje ends with a throaty h: "BYAH-heh", not "vee-AHJ".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¡Buen viaje! Escríbeme al llegar.Have a good trip! Text me when you get there.
Adiós, mamá, ¡buen viaje!Bye, Mom, have a good trip!
More words
Pronounce any other Spanish word →