How to pronounce “imaginar”
Hear how “imaginar (to imagine)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to imagine |
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| Syllables | i · ma · gi · nar (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: NAR. |
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| IPA | /i.ma.xi.ˈnaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The g before i is a strong h sound: ee-mah-hee-NAHR, not "ih-MAJ-in-ar".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- g before e or i is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Imagina una playa tranquila.Imagine a quiet beach.
No puedo imaginar mi vida sin ti.I can't imagine my life without you.
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