How to pronounce “Héctor”
Hear how “Héctor (male first name)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | male first name |
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| Syllables | héc · tor (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: HÉC. |
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| IPA | /ˈek.toɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The H is silent: EHK-tohr.
- 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
Héctor es el entrenador del equipo.Héctor is the team's coach.
Héctor vino a la fiesta con su hermana.Héctor came to the party with his sister.
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