How to pronounce “idea”
Hear how “idea” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | idea |
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| Syllables | i · de · a (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: DE. |
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| IPA | /i.ˈde.a/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Three clear vowels: ee-DEH-ah, not "eye-DEE-uh".
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- 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
¡Qué buena idea!What a good idea!
No tengo ni idea.I have no idea.
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