How to pronounce “edad”
Hear how “edad (age)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | age |
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| Syllables | e · dad (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: DAD. |
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| IPA | /e.ˈdad/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable and soften the final d: eh-DAHD.
- A final d is very light, almost like the "th" in "this", and often barely heard.
- 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
¿Qué edad tienes?How old are you?
Tenemos la misma edad.We are the same age.
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