How to pronounce “juego”
Hear how “juego (game)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | game |
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| Syllables | jue · go (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JUE. |
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| IPA | /ˈxwe.ɡo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: HWEH-goh, not "JWAY-go".
- 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
Es un juego muy divertido.It's a very fun game.
Los niños tienen muchos juegos.The kids have lots of games.
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