How to pronounce “mojito”
Hear how “mojito (rum and mint cocktail)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | rum and mint cocktail |
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| Syllables | mo · ji · to (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JI. |
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| IPA | /mo.ˈxi.to/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
El mojito lleva menta y ron.A mojito has mint and rum.
Pedí un mojito sin alcohol.I ordered a non-alcoholic mojito.
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