How to pronounce “llamada”
Hear how “llamada (phone call)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | phone call |
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| Syllables | lla · ma · da (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: MA. |
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| IPA | /ʝa.ˈma.da/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: yah-MAH-dah.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Tengo una llamada perdida.I have a missed call.
Gracias por tu llamada.Thanks for your call.
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