How to pronounce “jueves”
Hear how “jueves (Thursday)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Thursday |
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| Syllables | jue · ves (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.bes/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is like a strong h: HWEH-bes.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- 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
El jueves tengo examen.I have an exam on Thursday.
Nos vemos el jueves.See you Thursday.
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