How to pronounce “lo”
Hear how “lo (it / him)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | it / him |
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| Syllables | lo (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /lo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: A short, pure loh, not "low" with a glide at the end.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Lo veo mañana.I'll see him tomorrow.
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