How to pronounce “mujer”
Hear how “mujer (woman)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | woman |
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| Syllables | mu · jer (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: JER. |
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| IPA | /mu.ˈxeɾ/ |
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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.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Esa mujer es mi tía.That woman is my aunt.
Es una mujer muy amable.She's a very kind woman.
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