How to pronounce “ni hablar”
Hear how “ni hablar (no way! / out of the question)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | no way! / out of the question |
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| Syllables | ni ha · blar (3) |
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| IPA | /ni a.ˈblaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: "nee ah-BLAHR", not "nee hab-LAR".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
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Example sentences
—¿Me prestas tu coche? —¡Ni hablar!—Will you lend me your car? —No way!
Ni hablar, no voy a pagar eso.No way, I'm not paying that.
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