How to pronounce “él”

Hear how “él (he / him)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

élEHL
Accent

Breakdown

Meaninghe / him
Syllablesél (1)
StressOne syllable, so there is nothing to choose.
IPA/ˈel/

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Example sentences

Él es mi hermano.He is my brother.
Voy al cine con él.I'm going to the movies with him.

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