How to pronounce “gimnasio”
Hear how “gimnasio (gym)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | gym |
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| Syllables | gim · na · sio (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: NA. |
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| IPA | /xim.ˈna.sjo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The g before i is a strong h sound: heem-NAH-syoh, not "jim-NAY-zee-oh".
- g before e or i is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El gimnasio está abierto hasta las once.The gym is open until eleven.
Voy al gimnasio después del trabajo.I go to the gym after work.
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