How to pronounce “caballo”
Hear how “caballo (horse)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | horse |
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| Syllables | ca · ba · llo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: BA. |
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| IPA | /ka.ˈba.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: kah-BAH-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
Me gusta montar a caballo.I like to ride horses.
El caballo es blanco.The horse is white.
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