How to pronounce “jamás”
Hear how “jamás (never)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | never |
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| Syllables | ja · más (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÁS. |
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| IPA | /xa.ˈmas/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: hah-MAHS, not "JAH-mas".
- 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
Jamás he visto el mar.I have never seen the sea.
No lo olvidaré jamás.I will never forget it.
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