How to pronounce “Josefina”
Hear how “Josefina (Spanish form of Josephine)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Josephine |
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| Syllables | jo · se · fi · na (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: FI. |
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| IPA | /xo.se.ˈfi.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The J is a throaty h: hoh-seh-FEE-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
Josefina es la abuela de mi amigo.Josefina is my friend's grandmother.
Josefina cultiva tomates en su jardín.Josefina grows tomatoes in her garden.
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