How to pronounce “Mexicali”
Hear how “Mexicali (capital of Baja California)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | capital of Baja California |
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| Syllables | me · xi · ca · li (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CA. |
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| IPA | /me.xi.ˈka.li/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The x sounds like a breathy h: meh-hee-KAH-lee.
- x 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
Mexicali es la capital de Baja California.Mexicali is the capital of Baja California.
Mexicali está en la frontera con California.Mexicali is on the border with California.
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