How to pronounce “colegio”
Hear how “colegio (school)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | school |
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| Syllables | co · le · gio (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LE. |
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| IPA | /ko.ˈle.xjo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The g before i is a strong h sound: koh-LEH-hyoh, not "ko-LEE-jee-oh".
- g before e or i 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
Mis hijos van al colegio.My kids go to school.
El colegio está cerca de casa.The school is close to home.
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