How to pronounce “Juan”
Hear how “Juan (Spanish form of John)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of John |
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| Syllables | juan (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /ˈxwan/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: It is one syllable, HWAHN, not "joo-AN".
- 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
Juan es el hermano de mi vecina.Juan is my neighbor's brother.
Juan siempre llega temprano.Juan always arrives early.
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