How to pronounce “lleno”
Hear how “lleno (full)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | full |
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| Syllables | lle · no (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LLE. |
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| IPA | /ˈʝe.no/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: YEH-noh, not "LEN-oh".
- 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: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El autobús está lleno.The bus is full.
El vaso está lleno de agua.The glass is full of water.
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