How to pronounce “Castillo”
Hear how “Castillo (common surname)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | common surname |
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| Syllables | cas · ti · llo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TI. |
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| IPA | /kas.ˈti.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: kahs-TEE-yoh, not "kas-TILL-oh".
- 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
La señora Castillo dirige la oficina.Mrs. Castillo runs the office.
El señor Castillo es de Puebla.Mr. Castillo is from Puebla.
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