How to pronounce “La Jolla”
Hear how “La Jolla (coastal area of San Diego)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | coastal area of San Diego |
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| Syllables | la jo · lla (3) |
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| IPA | /la ˈxo.ʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a breathy h and the ll sounds like y: lah HOH-yah.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · LL and Y · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La Jolla está en San Diego.La Jolla is in San Diego.
Vimos focas en la playa de La Jolla.We saw seals on the beach in La Jolla.
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