How to pronounce “México”
Hear how “México (Mexico)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexico |
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| Syllables | mé · xi · co (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: MÉ. |
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| IPA | /ˈme.xi.ko/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The x here is an old spelling of the Spanish j sound: MEH-hee-koh, not "MEK-see-ko".
- 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
Vivo en México.I live in Mexico.
La Ciudad de México es enorme.Mexico City is huge.
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