How to pronounce “esquina”
Hear how “esquina (corner)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | corner |
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| Syllables | es · qui · na (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: QUI. |
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| IPA | /es.ˈki.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: ess-KEE-nah, not "es-KWEE-nuh".
- 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: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Hay un café en la esquina.There's a café on the corner.
Gira a la derecha en la esquina.Turn right at the corner.
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