How to pronounce “necesito ayuda”

Hear how “necesito ayuda (I need help)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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Tips for English speakers

• y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
• c before e or i sounds like s in Latin America and like the "th" in "think" in most of Spain.
• 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: LL and Y · Spain vs. Latin America · Spanish vowels

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