How to pronounce “enhorabuena”
Hear how “enhorabuena (congratulations! (Spain))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
¡enhorabuena!ehn-oh-rah-BWEH-nah
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | congratulations! (Spain) |
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| Syllables | en · ho · ra · bue · na (5) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: BUE. |
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| IPA | /en.o.ɾa.ˈbwe.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: "ehn-oh-rah-BWEH-nah", not "en-HOR-uh-bway-nuh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The h is silent.
- 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
¡Enhorabuena por el premio!Congratulations on the award!
—Me caso en mayo. —¡Enhorabuena!—I'm getting married in May. —Congratulations!
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