How to pronounce “camión”
Hear how “camión (truck / bus (Mexico))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | truck / bus (Mexico) |
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| Syllables | ca · mión (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MIÓN. |
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| IPA | /ka.ˈmjon/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: kah-MYOHN.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Un camión bloquea la calle.A truck is blocking the street.
En México tomo el camión al trabajo.In Mexico I take the bus to work.
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