How to pronounce “girar”
Hear how “girar (to turn)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to turn |
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| Syllables | gi · rar (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: RAR. |
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| IPA | /xi.ˈɾaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The g before i is a strong h sound: hee-RAHR, not "jee-RAR".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Gira a la izquierda en el banco.Turn left at the bank.
Gira la llave dos veces.Turn the key twice.
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