How to pronounce “examen”
Hear how “examen (exam, test)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | exam, test |
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| Syllables | e · xa · men (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: XA. |
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| IPA | /ek.ˈsa.men/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the second syllable: ek-SAH-men.
- x sounds like "ks".
- 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
Mañana tengo un examen.I have an exam tomorrow.
El examen fue fácil.The exam was easy.
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