How to pronounce “mensaje”
Hear how “mensaje (message)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | message |
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| Syllables | men · sa · je (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: SA. |
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| IPA | /men.ˈsa.xe/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: men-SAH-heh, not "MEN-sij".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Te mando un mensaje.I'll send you a message.
Recibí tu mensaje.I got your message.
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