How to pronounce “Florida”
Hear how “Florida (US state)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | US state |
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| Syllables | flo · ri · da (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RI. |
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| IPA | /flo.ˈɾi.da/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The stress is on the second syllable: floh-REE-dah.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- 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
Florida tiene playas muy bonitas.Florida has very beautiful beaches.
Florida significa con flores.Florida means flowery.
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