How to pronounce “Jalisco”
Hear how “Jalisco (Mexican state)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican state |
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| Syllables | ja · lis · co (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LIS. |
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| IPA | /xa.ˈlis.ko/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
Jalisco es un estado de México.Jalisco is a state in Mexico.
Mi familia es de Jalisco.My family is from Jalisco.
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