How to pronounce “hay wifi”
Hear how “hay wifi (is there wifi?)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
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Breakdown
| Meaning | is there wifi? |
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| Syllables | hay wi · fi (3) |
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| IPA | /ˈaj ˈwi.fi/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Hay sounds like English "eye": "EYE WEE-fee", not "HAY WHY-fye".
- 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 vowels
Example sentences
Perdone, ¿hay wifi aquí?Excuse me, is there wifi here?
¿Hay wifi gratis en el hotel?Is there free wifi at the hotel?
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