How to pronounce “espejo”
Hear how “espejo (mirror)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | mirror |
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| Syllables | es · pe · jo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: PE. |
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| IPA | /es.ˈpe.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Me miro en el espejo.I look at myself in the mirror.
Hay un espejo en el baño.There's a mirror in the bathroom.
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