How to pronounce “Jimena”
Hear how “Jimena (female first name)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | female first name |
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| Syllables | ji · me · na (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: ME. |
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| IPA | /xi.ˈme.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The J is a throaty h: hee-MEH-nah.
- 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
Jimena juega en el equipo de fútbol.Jimena plays on the soccer team.
Jimena me prestó su paraguas.Jimena lent me her umbrella.
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