How to pronounce “chale”
Hear how “chale (oh man! / ugh! (Mexico))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | oh man! / ugh! (Mexico) |
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| Syllables | cha · le (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CHA. |
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| IPA | /ˈtʃa.le/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: It's two syllables: "CHAH-leh", not "CHAIL".
- 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
¡Chale! Se me olvidó la cartera.Oh man! I forgot my wallet.
¡Chale, otra vez llueve!Ugh, it's raining again!
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