How to pronounce “llenar”
Hear how “llenar (to fill)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to fill |
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| Syllables | lle · nar (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: NAR. |
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| IPA | /ʝe.ˈnaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: yeh-NAHR.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · LL and Y · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Llena el vaso de agua.Fill the glass with water.
Tengo que llenar este formulario.I have to fill out this form.
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