How to pronounce “gorra”
Hear how “gorra (cap)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | cap |
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| Syllables | go · rra (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: GO. |
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| IPA | /ˈɡo.ra/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The rr is rolled: GOH-rrah.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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
Lleva una gorra roja.He's wearing a red cap.
Ponte la gorra, hace sol.Put on your cap, it's sunny.
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