How to pronounce “número”
Hear how “número (number)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | number |
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| Syllables | nú · me · ro (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: NÚ. |
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| IPA | /ˈnu.me.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: NOO-meh-roh.
- 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
¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?What's your phone number?
Mi número favorito es el siete.My favorite number is seven.
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