How to pronounce “claro”
Hear how “claro (clear / of course)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | clear / of course |
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| Syllables | cla · ro (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CLA. |
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| IPA | /ˈkla.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The r is a quick tap: KLAH-roh, not "KLAIR-oh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¡Claro, te ayudo!Of course, I'll help you!
El agua está muy clara.The water is very clear.
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