How to pronounce “fútbol”
Hear how “fútbol (soccer)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | soccer |
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| Syllables | fút · bol (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: FÚT. |
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| IPA | /ˈfut.bol/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: FOOT-bohl.
- 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
Me gusta jugar al fútbol.I like playing soccer.
Vemos el fútbol los domingos.We watch soccer on Sundays.
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