How to pronounce “Los Ángeles”
Hear how “Los Ángeles (city in California)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Los Ángeleslohs AHN-heh-lehs
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Breakdown
| Meaning | city in California |
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| Syllables | los án · ge · les (4) |
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| IPA | /los ˈan.xe.les/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: In Spanish the g is a breathy h: lohs AHN-heh-lehs, not "LAN-juh-lus."
- g before e or i is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Los Ángeles está en California.Los Angeles is in California.
Mi hermana trabaja en Los Ángeles.My sister works in Los Angeles.
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