How to pronounce “Herrera”
Hear how “Herrera (common surname)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | common surname |
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| Syllables | he · rre · ra (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RRE. |
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| IPA | /e.ˈre.ɾa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The H is silent and the rr is trilled: eh-RREH-rah.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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 profesora Herrera enseña arte.Professor Herrera teaches art.
El señor Herrera arregla bicicletas.Mr. Herrera fixes bicycles.
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