How to pronounce “hora”
Hear how “hora (hour, time)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | hour, time |
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| Syllables | ho · ra (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: HO. |
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| IPA | /ˈo.ɾa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: OH-rah.
- 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
¿Qué hora es?What time is it?
Espero una hora.I'm waiting an hour.
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