How to pronounce “funcionar”
Hear how “funcionar (to work (machine))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
funcionarfoon-syoh-NAHR (Latin America) · foon-thyoh-NAHR (Spain)
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to work (machine) |
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| Syllables | fun · cio · nar (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: NAR. |
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| IPA (Latin America) | /fun.sjo.ˈnaɾ/ |
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| IPA (Spain) | /fun.θjo.ˈnaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- c before e or i sounds like s in Latin America and like the "th" in "think" in most of Spain.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spain vs. Latin America · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Mi teléfono no funciona.My phone isn't working.
¿Cómo funciona esta máquina?How does this machine work?
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