How to pronounce “cuánto vale”

Hear how “cuánto vale (how much is it? (common in Spain))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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Tips for English speakers

Common mistake: The v is a soft b: "KWAHN-toh BAH-leh", not "KWAN-toe VAL-ay".

• v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Learn more: Spanish vowels

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