How to pronounce “moros y cristianos”
Hear how “moros y cristianos (Cuban black beans and rice)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
moros y cristianosMOH-rohs ee krees-TYAH-nohs
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Cuban black beans and rice |
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| Syllables | mo · ros y cris · tia · nos (6) |
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| IPA | /ˈmo.ɾos i kɾis.ˈtja.nos/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Moros y cristianos es arroz con frijoles negros.Moros y cristianos is rice with black beans.
Pedí ropa vieja con moros y cristianos.I ordered ropa vieja with moros y cristianos.
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