How to pronounce “Enrique”
Hear how “Enrique (Spanish form of Henry)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Henry |
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| Syllables | en · ri · que (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RI. |
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| IPA | /en.ˈri.ke/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent and the r is trilled: ehn-RREE-keh.
- The r at the start of a word (or after n, l or s) is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- qu sounds like k; the u 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
Enrique vende coches usados.Enrique sells used cars.
Enrique está de vacaciones.Enrique is on vacation.
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