How to pronounce “dibujo”
Hear how “dibujo (drawing)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | drawing |
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| Syllables | di · bu · jo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: BU. |
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| IPA | /di.ˈbu.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: dee-BOO-hoh.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mira mi dibujo.Look at my drawing.
Mi hijo hace dibujos muy bonitos.My son makes very nice drawings.
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