How to pronounce “de repente”
Hear how “de repente (suddenly)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
de repentedeh rreh-PEHN-teh
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Breakdown
| Meaning | suddenly |
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| Syllables | de re · pen · te (4) |
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| IPA | /de re.ˈpen.te/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: An r at the start of a word is rolled: "deh rreh-PEHN-teh", not "day ruh-PEN-tay".
- The r at the start of a word (or after n, l or s) 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 · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
De repente empezó a llover.Suddenly it started to rain.
De repente, se fue la luz.Suddenly, the power went out.
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