How to pronounce “Cuba”
Hear how “Cuba (Caribbean island country)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Caribbean island country |
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| Syllables | cu · ba (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CU. |
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| IPA | /ˈku.ba/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Spanish says KOO-bah, without the English "kyoo" sound.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Cuba es la isla más grande del Caribe.Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean.
Mi abuelo nació en Cuba.My grandfather was born in Cuba.
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