How to pronounce “comal”
Hear how “comal (flat griddle for tortillas)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | flat griddle for tortillas |
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| Syllables | co · mal (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: MAL. |
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| IPA | /ko.ˈmal/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the end: koh-MAHL, not "KOH-mul".
- 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
Calienta las tortillas en el comal.Heat the tortillas on the griddle.
Mi abuela usa un comal de barro.My grandmother uses a clay griddle.
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