How to pronounce “está lejos”

Hear how “está lejos (is it far?)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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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 · Spanish vowels

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