How to pronounce “Guanajuato”
Hear how “Guanajuato (Mexican state and city)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Guanajuatogwah-nah-HWAH-toh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican state and city |
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| Syllables | gua · na · jua · to (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JUA. |
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| IPA | /ɡwa.na.ˈxwa.to/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- j 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: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Guanajuato tiene calles subterráneas.Guanajuato has underground streets.
San Miguel de Allende está en Guanajuato.San Miguel de Allende is in Guanajuato.
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