How to pronounce “hombro”
Hear how “hombro (shoulder)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | shoulder |
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| Syllables | hom · bro (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.bɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: OHM-broh.
- 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
Me duele el hombro.My shoulder hurts.
Lleva la bolsa en el hombro.He carries the bag on his shoulder.
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