How to pronounce “hermana”
Hear how “hermana (sister)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | sister |
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| Syllables | her · ma · na (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: MA. |
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| IPA | /eɾ.ˈma.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: er-MAH-nah.
- 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
Mi hermana tiene diez años.My sister is ten years old.
Tengo una hermana mayor.I have an older sister.
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