How to pronounce “lejos”
Hear how “lejos (far)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | far |
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| Syllables | le · jos (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LE. |
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| IPA | /ˈle.xos/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: LEH-hohs, not "LEE-johs".
- 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
Mi casa está lejos.My house is far away.
¿Está lejos el aeropuerto?Is the airport far?
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