How to pronounce “enseñar”
Hear how “enseñar (to teach / to show)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to teach / to show |
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| Syllables | en · se · ñar (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: ÑAR. |
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| IPA | /en.se.ˈɲaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ñ sounds like the ny in "canyon": en-seh-NYAHR.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · The letter Ñ · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Enseño inglés en una escuela.I teach English at a school.
¿Me enseñas a bailar?Will you teach me to dance?
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