How to pronounce “escalera”
Hear how “escalera (stairs, ladder)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | stairs, ladder |
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| Syllables | es · ca · le · ra (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LE. |
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| IPA | /es.ka.ˈle.ɾa/ |
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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.
- 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
Sube por la escalera.Go up the stairs.
Necesito una escalera.I need a ladder.
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