How to pronounce “me llamo”
Hear how “me llamo (my name is)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | my name is |
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| Syllables | me lla · mo (3) |
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| IPA | /me ˈʝa.mo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say "me llamo Ana", not "me llamo es Ana".
- 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: LL and Y · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Hola, me llamo David.Hi, my name is David.
Me llamo Laura, mucho gusto.My name is Laura, nice to meet you.
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