How to pronounce “dueño”
Hear how “dueño (owner)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | owner |
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| Syllables | due · ño (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: DUE. |
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| IPA | /ˈdwe.ɲo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ñ sounds like the ny in "canyon": DWEH-nyoh.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: The letter Ñ · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¿Quién es el dueño del perro?Who is the dog's owner?
Mi tío es dueño de un restaurante.My uncle owns a restaurant.
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