How to pronounce “futuro”
Hear how “futuro (future)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | future |
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| Syllables | fu · tu · ro (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TU. |
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| IPA | /fu.ˈtu.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say foo-TOO-roh with a tapped r, not "FYOO-cher".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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
¿Qué quieres hacer en el futuro?What do you want to do in the future?
El futuro es tuyo.The future is yours.
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