How to pronounce “junta”
Hear how “junta (board, council)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | board, council |
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| Syllables | jun · ta (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JUN. |
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| IPA | /ˈxun.ta/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j sounds like an English h: HOON-tah, not "JUN-tuh".
- 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
La junta se reúne el lunes.The board meets on Monday.
Hay una junta a las diez.There's a meeting at ten.
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