How to pronounce “estrella”
Hear how “estrella (star)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | star |
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| Syllables | es · tre · lla (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TRE. |
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| IPA | /es.ˈtɾe.ʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: es-TREH-yah, not "es-TREL-uh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · LL and Y · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Mira las estrellas.Look at the stars.
Es una estrella de cine.She's a movie star.
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