How to pronounce “María”

Hear how “María (Spanish form of Mary)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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Tips for English speakers

• The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
• The accent on í keeps it in its own syllable, so maría has 3 syllables.
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

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