How to pronounce “no”
Hear how “no (no / not)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | no / not |
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| Syllables | no (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /ˈno/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: A short, pure noh, not "know" with a glide at the end.
- 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, gracias.No, thank you.
No hablo francés.I don't speak French.
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