How to pronounce “hijo”
Hear how “hijo (son)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | son |
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| Syllables | hi · jo (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: HI. |
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| IPA | /ˈi.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent and the j sounds like a strong English h: EE-hoh.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi hijo va a la escuela.My son goes to school.
Tienen un hijo pequeño.They have a little son.
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