How to pronounce “Málaga”
Hear how “Málaga (city in southern Spain)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | city in southern Spain |
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| Syllables | má · la · ga (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÁ. |
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| IPA | /ˈma.la.ɡa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The stress is on the first syllable: MAH-lah-gah.
- 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
Málaga está en la Costa del Sol.Málaga is on the Costa del Sol.
Picasso nació en Málaga.Picasso was born in Málaga.
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