How to pronounce “jardín”
Hear how “jardín (garden, yard)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | garden, yard |
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| Syllables | jar · dín (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: DÍN. |
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| IPA | /xaɾ.ˈdin/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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 · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Los niños juegan en el jardín.The kids play in the yard.
Tenemos flores en el jardín.We have flowers in the garden.
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