How to pronounce “jabón”
Hear how “jabón (soap)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | soap |
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| Syllables | ja · bón (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: BÓN. |
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| IPA | /xa.ˈbon/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound and the stress is on the end: hah-BOHN.
- j 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: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
No hay jabón en el baño.There's no soap in the bathroom.
Lávate las manos con jabón.Wash your hands with soap.
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