How to pronounce “nombre”
Hear how “nombre (name)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | name |
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| Syllables | nom · bre (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: NOM. |
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| IPA | /ˈnom.bɾe/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: It means "name", and it's said NOHM-breh, not "NUM-ber".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi nombre es Carlos.My name is Carlos.
Escribe tu nombre aquí.Write your name here.
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