How to pronounce “déjame en paz”
Hear how “déjame en paz (leave me alone)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
déjame en pazDEH-hah-meh ehn PAHS (Latin America) · DEH-hah-meh ehn PAHTH (Spain)
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Breakdown
| Meaning | leave me alone |
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| Syllables | dé · ja · me en paz (5) |
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| IPA (Latin America) | /ˈde.xa.me em ˈpas/ |
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| IPA (Spain) | /ˈde.xa.me em ˈpaθ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a throaty h: "DEH-hah-meh", not "DEJ-uh-may".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- z sounds like s in Latin America and like the "th" in "think" in most of Spain.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Spain vs. Latin America · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¡Vete! ¡Déjame en paz!Go away! Leave me alone!
Por favor, déjame en paz un rato.Please leave me alone for a while.
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