How to pronounce “este”
Hear how “este (this (masculine))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | this (masculine) |
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| Syllables | es · te (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: ES. |
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| IPA | /ˈes.te/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: End with a clear "eh": ESS-teh, not "EST-ee".
- 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
Este libro es muy bueno.This book is very good.
Me gusta este restaurante.I like this restaurant.
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