How to pronounce “julio”
Hear how “julio (July)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | July |
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| Syllables | ju · lio (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JU. |
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| IPA | /ˈxu.ljo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is like a strong h: HOO-lyoh.
- 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
En julio vamos a la playa.In July we go to the beach.
Hace mucho calor en julio.It's very hot in July.
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