How to pronounce “derecho”

Hear how “derecho (right / law (field))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

derechodeh-REH-choh
Accent

Breakdown

Meaningright / law (field)
Syllablesde · re · cho (3)
StressWords ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RE.
IPA/de.ˈɾe.tʃo/

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Example sentences

Es tu derecho.It's your right.
Mi hermana estudia derecho.My sister studies law.

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