How to pronounce “habanero”
Hear how “habanero (habanero pepper)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | habanero pepper |
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| Syllables | ha · ba · ne · ro (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: NE. |
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| IPA | /a.ba.ˈne.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent and there is no ñ: ah-bah-NEH-roh, not "habañero".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The h is silent.
- 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 salsa de habanero pica mucho.Habanero sauce is very spicy.
Cuidado con el habanero.Careful with the habanero.
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