How to pronounce “hogar”
Hear how “hogar (home)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | home |
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| Syllables | ho · gar (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: GAR. |
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| IPA | /o.ˈɡaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: oh-GAHR, not "HO-gar".
- 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
No hay lugar como el hogar.There's no place like home.
Mi hogar está en Texas.My home is in Texas.
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