How to pronounce “hielo”
Hear how “hielo (ice)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | ice |
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| Syllables | hie · lo (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: HIE. |
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| IPA | /ˈʝe.lo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent, so it starts with a y sound: YEH-loh, not "hee-AY-lo".
- y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Agua con hielo, por favor.Water with ice, please.
Cuidado, hay hielo en la calle.Careful, there's ice on the street.
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