How to pronounce “La Habana”
Hear how “La Habana (capital of Cuba)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | capital of Cuba |
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| Syllables | la ha · ba · na (4) |
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| IPA | /la a.ˈba.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: lah ah-BAH-nah.
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La Habana es la capital de Cuba.Havana is the capital of Cuba.
Los coches antiguos de La Habana son famosos.Havana's old cars are famous.
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