How to pronounce “estoy herido”

Hear how “estoy herido (I'm hurt / I'm injured)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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Tips for English speakers

Common mistake: The h is silent: "eh-REE-doh", not "her-EE-doh".

• The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
• The h is silent.
• A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spanish vowels

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