How to pronounce “nadie”
Hear how “nadie (nobody)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | nobody |
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| Syllables | na · die (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: NA. |
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| IPA | /ˈna.dje/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables: NAH-dyeh, not "nah-DEE".
- 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: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
No hay nadie aquí.There's nobody here.
Nadie sabe la respuesta.Nobody knows the answer.
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