How to pronounce “médico”
Hear how “médico (doctor)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | doctor |
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| Syllables | mé · di · co (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÉ. |
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| IPA | /ˈme.di.ko/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: MEH-dee-koh.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- 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
Tengo cita con el médico.I have an appointment with the doctor.
Mi madre es médica.My mother is a doctor.
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