How to pronounce “Guadalupe”
Hear how “Guadalupe (female first name)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Guadalupegwah-dah-LOO-peh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | female first name |
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| Syllables | gua · da · lu · pe (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LU. |
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| IPA | /ɡwa.da.ˈlu.pe/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The final e is pronounced: gwah-dah-LOO-peh.
- 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: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Guadalupe vive con su abuela.Guadalupe lives with her grandmother.
Guadalupe es la mayor de cuatro hermanos.Guadalupe is the oldest of four siblings.
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