How to pronounce “huevo”
Hear how “huevo (egg)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | egg |
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| Syllables | hue · vo (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: HUE. |
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| IPA | /ˈwe.bo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent and hu sounds like w: WEH-boh.
- The h is silent.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- 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
Quiero un huevo frito.I want a fried egg.
Compra una docena de huevos.Buy a dozen eggs.
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