How to pronounce “ella”
Hear how “ella (she / her)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | she / her |
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| Syllables | e · lla (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: E. |
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| IPA | /ˈe.ʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like the y in "yes": EH-yah, not "EL-uh".
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Ella es mi hermana.She is my sister.
Hablo con ella todos los días.I talk to her every day.
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