How to pronounce “Honduras”
Hear how “Honduras (country in Central America)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | country in Central America |
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| Syllables | hon · du · ras (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: DU. |
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| IPA | /on.ˈdu.ɾas/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: ohn-DOO-rahs.
- 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
Honduras tiene costa en el mar Caribe.Honduras has a coast on the Caribbean Sea.
Mi vecina es de Honduras.My neighbor is from Honduras.
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