How to pronounce “Nevada”
Hear how “Nevada (US state)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | US state |
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| Syllables | ne · va · da (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: VA. |
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| IPA | /ne.ˈba.da/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: In Spanish the middle a is the "ah" of father: neh-BAH-dah.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- 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
Nevada es un estado del oeste de Estados Unidos.Nevada is a state in the western United States.
Nevada significa cubierta de nieve.Nevada means snow-covered.
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