How to pronounce “de”
Hear how “de (of / from)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | of / from |
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| Syllables | de (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /de/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say "deh", not "dee". The d is soft, close to the th in "the".
- 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
Soy de Chile.I'm from Chile.
Es el libro de Ana.It's Ana's book.
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