How to pronounce “caja”
Hear how “caja (box / checkout)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | box / checkout |
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| Syllables | ca · ja (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CA. |
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| IPA | /ˈka.xa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: KAH-hah, not "KAH-juh".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Pon los libros en la caja.Put the books in the box.
Pague en la caja, por favor.Pay at the register, please.
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