How to pronounce “crema”
Hear how “crema (Mexican sour cream)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican sour cream |
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| Syllables | cre · ma (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CRE. |
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| IPA | /ˈkɾe.ma/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two clear syllables: KREH-mah, not "KREEM-uh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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
Ponle crema a los tacos dorados.Put crema on the crispy tacos.
La crema mexicana es menos ácida.Mexican crema is less tangy.
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