How to pronounce “noventa”
Hear how “noventa (ninety)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | ninety |
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| Syllables | no · ven · ta (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: VEN. |
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| IPA | /no.ˈben.ta/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The v sounds like a soft b: noh-BEN-tah.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- 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
Mi bisabuela tiene noventa años.My great-grandmother is ninety years old.
Cuesta noventa pesos.It costs ninety pesos.
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