How to pronounce “ferrocarril”
Hear how “ferrocarril (railroad)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
ferrocarrilfeh-rroh-kah-RREEL
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | railroad |
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| Syllables | fe · rro · ca · rril (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: RRIL. |
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| IPA | /fe.ro.ka.ˈril/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: A classic tongue-twister word: two rolled rr sounds and one tap.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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
El ferrocarril cruza el país.The railroad crosses the country.
Trabaja en el ferrocarril.He works on the railroad.
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