How to pronounce “cuello”
Hear how “cuello (neck)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | neck |
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| Syllables | cue · llo (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CUE. |
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| IPA | /ˈkwe.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: KWEH-yoh, not "KWEL-oh".
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Me duele el cuello.My neck hurts.
Lleva una bufanda en el cuello.She's wearing a scarf around her neck.
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