How to pronounce “débil”
Hear how “débil (weak)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | weak |
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| Syllables | dé · bil (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: DÉ. |
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| IPA | /ˈde.bil/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: DEH-beel.
- 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
Me siento débil.I feel weak.
Después de la gripe estoy débil.I'm weak after the flu.
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