How to pronounce “extraño”
Hear how “extraño (strange)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | strange |
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| Syllables | ex · tra · ño (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TRA. |
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| IPA | /eks.ˈtɾa.ɲo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ñ sounds like the ny in "canyon": eks-TRAH-nyoh.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- x sounds like "ks".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · The letter Ñ · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Es una situación extraña.It's a strange situation.
Escuché un ruido extraño.I heard a strange noise.
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