How to pronounce “muñeca”
Hear how “muñeca (doll / wrist)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | doll / wrist |
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| Syllables | mu · ñe · ca (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: ÑE. |
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| IPA | /mu.ˈɲe.ka/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ñ sounds like the ny in "canyon": moo-NYEH-kah.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: The letter Ñ · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi hija tiene una muñeca nueva.My daughter has a new doll.
Me duele la muñeca.My wrist hurts.
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