How to pronounce “Dios”
Hear how “Dios (God)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | God |
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| Syllables | dios (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /ˈdjos/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: One syllable: DYOHS, not "DEE-ohs".
- 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
Gracias a Dios, todo salió bien.Thank God, everything went well.
¡Dios mío, qué tarde es!Oh my God, it's so late!
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