How to pronounce “igual”
Hear how “igual (equal / the same)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | equal / the same |
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| Syllables | i · gual (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: GUAL. |
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| IPA | /i.ˈɡwal/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ee-GWAHL, not "EE-gwul".
- 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
Los dos son iguales.The two are the same.
Me da igual, tú decides.I don't mind, you decide.
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