How to pronounce “mi vida”
Hear how “mi vida (my love (literally "my life"))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | my love (literally "my life") |
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| Syllables | mi vi · da (3) |
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| IPA | /mi ˈbi.da/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The v is a soft b: "mee BEE-dah", not "mee VEE-duh".
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- 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 vowels
Example sentences
Te extraño, mi vida.I miss you, my love.
Mi vida, ven a comer.Sweetheart, come and eat.
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