How to pronounce “detrás”
Hear how “detrás (behind)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | behind |
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| Syllables | de · trás (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: TRÁS. |
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| IPA | /de.ˈtɾas/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: deh-TRAHS.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El gato está detrás del sofá.The cat is behind the sofa.
El parque está detrás de la iglesia.The park is behind the church.
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