How to pronounce “Mallorca”
Hear how “Mallorca (Spanish island)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish island |
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| Syllables | ma · llor · ca (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LLOR. |
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| IPA | /ma.ˈʝoɾ.ka/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: mah-YOHR-kah.
- 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
Mallorca es la isla más grande de las Baleares.Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands.
Pasamos una semana en Mallorca.We spent a week in Mallorca.
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