How to pronounce “invitar”
Hear how “invitar (to invite)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to invite |
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| Syllables | in · vi · tar (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TAR. |
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| IPA | /im.bi.ˈtaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The v sounds like a soft b: een-bee-TAHR.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Te invito a mi fiesta.I'm inviting you to my party.
Hoy invito yo.Today it's on me.
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