How to pronounce “Las Vegas”
Hear how “Las Vegas (city in Nevada)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | city in Nevada |
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| Syllables | las ve · gas (3) |
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| IPA | /las ˈbe.ɡas/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The v sounds like a soft b: lahs BEH-gahs.
- 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: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Las Vegas está en el desierto de Nevada.Las Vegas is in the Nevada desert.
Las Vegas significa los prados.Las Vegas means the meadows.
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