How to pronounce “ingeniero”
Hear how “ingeniero (engineer)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
ingenieroeen-heh-NYEH-roh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | engineer |
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| Syllables | in · ge · nie · ro (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: NIE. |
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| IPA | /in.xe.ˈnje.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The g before e sounds like a strong h: een-heh-NYEH-roh.
- 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
Mi padre es ingeniero.My father is an engineer.
Quiero ser ingeniera.I want to be an engineer.
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