How to pronounce “llorar”
Hear how “llorar (to cry)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to cry |
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| Syllables | llo · rar (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: RAR. |
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| IPA | /ʝo.ˈɾaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: yoh-RAHR, not "lor-AR".
- 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
El bebé llora mucho.The baby cries a lot.
No llores, por favor.Please don't cry.
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