How to pronounce “hoja santa”
Hear how “hoja santa (aromatic Mexican herb)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
hoja santaOH-hah SAHN-tah
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | aromatic Mexican herb |
|---|
| Syllables | ho · ja san · ta (4) |
|---|
| IPA | /ˈo.xa ˈsan.ta/ |
|---|
Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a breathy h: OH-hah SAHN-tah, not "HO-ja".
- 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 · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La hoja santa huele a anís.Hoja santa smells like anise.
Envolvimos el pescado en hoja santa.We wrapped the fish in hoja santa.
More words
Pronounce any other Spanish word →