How to pronounce “burro”
Hear how “burro (donkey)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | donkey |
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| Syllables | bu · rro (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: BU. |
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| IPA | /ˈbu.ro/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The rr is rolled: BOO-rroh, not "BUR-oh".
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El burro lleva la carga.The donkey carries the load.
Subimos la montaña en burro.We went up the mountain on a donkey.
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