How to pronounce “Mérida”
Hear how “Mérida (capital of Yucatán)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | capital of Yucatán |
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| Syllables | mé · ri · da (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÉ. |
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| IPA | /ˈme.ɾi.da/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The stress is on the first syllable: MEH-ree-dah.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mérida es la capital de Yucatán.Mérida is the capital of Yucatán.
Hace mucho calor en Mérida.It's very hot in Mérida.
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