How to pronounce “inglés”
Hear how “inglés (English)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | English |
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| Syllables | in · glés (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: GLÉS. |
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| IPA | /in.ˈɡles/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: een-GLEHS, not "ING-lish".
- 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
¿Hablas inglés?Do you speak English?
Mi profesor de inglés es de Londres.My English teacher is from London.
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