How to pronounce “ejemplo”
Hear how “ejemplo (example)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | example |
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| Syllables | e · jem · plo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JEM. |
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| IPA | /e.ˈxem.plo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: eh-HEM-ploh, not "eg-ZAM-ploh".
- 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
Dame un ejemplo.Give me an example.
Por ejemplo, mi hermana habla tres idiomas.For example, my sister speaks three languages.
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