How to pronounce “hombre”
Hear how “hombre (man)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | man |
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| Syllables | hom · bre (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: HOM. |
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| IPA | /ˈom.bɾe/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent and the end is "breh": OHM-breh, not "HOM-bray".
- 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
Ese hombre es mi vecino.That man is my neighbor.
¡Hombre, qué sorpresa!Wow, what a surprise!
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