How to pronounce “Isabel”
Hear how “Isabel (Spanish form of Elizabeth)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Elizabeth |
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| Syllables | i · sa · bel (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: BEL. |
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| IPA | /i.sa.ˈbel/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable and use an s sound: ee-sah-BEHL, not "IZ-a-bel".
- 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
Isabel es la directora del proyecto.Isabel is the project director.
Isabel vive en un apartamento pequeño.Isabel lives in a small apartment.
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