How to pronounce “después”
Hear how “después (after, later)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | after, later |
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| Syllables | des · pués (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: PUÉS. |
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| IPA | /des.ˈpwes/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
Te llamo después.I'll call you later.
Después de clase vamos al parque.After class we go to the park.
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