How to pronounce “conquistador”
Hear how “conquistador (conqueror)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
conquistadorkohn-kees-tah-DOHR
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | conqueror |
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| Syllables | con · quis · ta · dor (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: DOR. |
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| IPA | /kon.kis.ta.ˈdoɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The stress is on the last syllable: kohn-kees-tah-DOHR.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
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Example sentences
Leímos sobre un conquistador español.We read about a Spanish conqueror.
Era un famoso conquistador.He was a famous conqueror.
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