How to pronounce “jamón serrano”
Hear how “jamón serrano (Spanish dry-cured ham)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
jamón serranohah-MOHN seh-RRAH-noh
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish dry-cured ham |
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| Syllables | ja · món se · rra · no (5) |
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| IPA | /xa.ˈmon se.ˈra.no/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Quiero un bocadillo de jamón serrano.I want a jamón serrano sandwich.
El jamón serrano es salado.Jamón serrano is salty.
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