How to pronounce “jajaja”
Hear how “jajaja (hahaha (texting))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | hahaha (texting) |
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| Syllables | ja · ja · ja (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JA. |
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| IPA | /xa.ˈxa.xa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is an h sound: "hah-hah-hah", not "jah-jah-jah".
- 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
Jajaja, ¡qué gracioso!Hahaha, so funny!
Jajaja, no puedo más.Hahaha, I can't take it anymore.
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