How to pronounce “feo”
Hear how “feo (ugly)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | ugly |
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| Syllables | fe · o (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: FE. |
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| IPA | /ˈfe.o/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables: FEH-oh, not "FAY-oh".
- 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
Este sofá es feo.This sofa is ugly.
No es feo, es diferente.It's not ugly, it's different.
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