How to pronounce “enfermedad”
Hear how “enfermedad (illness / disease)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
enfermedadehn-fehr-meh-DAHD
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | illness / disease |
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| Syllables | en · fer · me · dad (4) |
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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 | /en.feɾ.me.ˈdad/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Es una enfermedad grave.It's a serious illness.
Mi abuela tiene una enfermedad.My grandmother has an illness.
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