How to pronounce “hotel”
Hear how “hotel” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | hotel |
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| Syllables | ho · tel (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TEL. |
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| IPA | /o.ˈtel/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: oh-TEL.
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El hotel está cerca de la playa.The hotel is near the beach.
Busco un hotel barato.I'm looking for a cheap hotel.
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