How to pronounce “compañero”
Hear how “compañero (classmate / coworker)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
compañerokohm-pah-NYEH-roh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | classmate / coworker |
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| Syllables | com · pa · ñe · ro (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: ÑE. |
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| IPA | /kom.pa.ˈɲe.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ñ sounds like the ny in "canyon": kohm-pah-NYEH-roh.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · The letter Ñ · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Mi compañero de clase es de Perú.My classmate is from Peru.
Mis compañeros de trabajo son simpáticos.My coworkers are nice.
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