How to pronounce “novio”
Hear how “novio (boyfriend / groom)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | boyfriend / groom |
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| Syllables | no · vio (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: NO. |
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| IPA | /ˈno.bjo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The v sounds like a soft b: NOH-byoh, not "NO-vee-oh".
- 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 novio es de Colombia.My boyfriend is from Colombia.
El novio llegó tarde a la boda.The groom was late to the wedding.
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