How to pronounce “haber”
Hear how “haber (to have (auxiliary))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to have (auxiliary) |
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| Syllables | ha · ber (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: BER. |
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| IPA | /a.ˈbeɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: ah-BEHR, not "HAB-er".
- 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
Va a haber una fiesta.There's going to be a party.
Tiene que haber un error.There must be a mistake.
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