How to pronounce “Guadalajara”
Hear how “Guadalajara (Mexican city)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Guadalajaragwah-dah-lah-HAH-rah
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican city |
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| Syllables | gua · da · la · ja · ra (5) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JA. |
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| IPA | /ɡwa.da.la.ˈxa.ɾa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is an h sound: gwah-dah-lah-HAH-rah.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- 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
Guadalajara es la cuna del mariachi.Guadalajara is the birthplace of mariachi.
Mi amiga es de Guadalajara.My friend is from Guadalajara.
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