How to pronounce “gratis”
Hear how “gratis (free (of charge))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | free (of charge) |
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| Syllables | gra · tis (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: GRA. |
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| IPA | /ˈɡɾa.tis/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say GRAH-tees, not "GRAT-iss".
- 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
La entrada es gratis.Admission is free.
El café es gratis aquí.Coffee is free here.
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