How to pronounce “híjole”
Hear how “híjole (oh man! / wow! (Mexico))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | oh man! / wow! (Mexico) |
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| Syllables | hí · jo · le (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: HÍ. |
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| IPA | /ˈi.xo.le/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Silent h and a throaty j: "EE-hoh-leh", not "HIJ-oh-lee".
- 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
¡Híjole! Ya es muy tarde.Oh man! It's already really late.
¡Híjole, qué caro está todo!Wow, everything is so expensive!
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