How to pronounce “ellos”
Hear how “ellos (they (masculine or mixed))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | they (masculine or mixed) |
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| Syllables | e · llos (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.ʝos/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like the y in "yes": EH-yohs, not "EL-ohs".
- 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
Ellos viven en Madrid.They live in Madrid.
Voy a la fiesta con ellos.I'm going to the party with them.
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