How to pronounce “lo voy a pensar”

Hear how “lo voy a pensar (I'll think about it)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

lo voy a pensarloh BOY ah pehn-SAHR

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Breakdown

Meaning	I'll think about it
Syllables	lo voy a pen · sar (5)
IPA	/lo ˈboj a pen.ˈsaɾ/

Tips for English speakers

The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spanish vowels

Example sentences

Gracias, lo voy a pensar.Thanks, I'll think about it.

Es bonito, pero lo voy a pensar.It's nice, but I'll think about it.

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