How to pronounce “gambas al ajillo”
Hear how “gambas al ajillo (Spanish garlic shrimp)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
gambas al ajilloGAHM-bahs ahl ah-HEE-yoh
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish garlic shrimp |
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| Syllables | gam · bas al a · ji · llo (6) |
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| IPA | /ˈɡam.bas al a.ˈxi.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is an H and the ll is a Y: "ah-HEE-yoh".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · LL and Y · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Las gambas al ajillo están muy ricas.The garlic shrimp is really tasty.
Pedimos gambas al ajillo y pan.We ordered garlic shrimp and bread.
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