How to pronounce “corral”
Hear how “corral (pen, corral)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | pen, corral |
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| Syllables | co · rral (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: RRAL. |
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| IPA | /ko.ˈral/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The rr is trilled and the stress is on the end: koh-RRAHL.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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
Los caballos están en el corral.The horses are in the corral.
Cierra el corral, por favor.Close the pen, please.
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