How to pronounce “fábrica”
Hear how “fábrica (factory)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | factory |
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| Syllables | fá · bri · ca (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: FÁ. |
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| IPA | /ˈfa.bɾi.ka/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: FAH-bree-kah, not "FAB-ric-uh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi padre trabaja en una fábrica.My father works in a factory.
La fábrica está cerrada.The factory is closed.
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