How to pronounce “me gusta”
Hear how “me gusta (I like it)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | I like it |
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| Syllables | me gus · ta (3) |
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| IPA | /me ˈɡus.ta/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say "me gusta el café", not "yo gusto el café".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Me gusta mucho esta canción.I really like this song.
Me gusta el café sin azúcar.I like coffee without sugar.
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