How to pronounce “o sea”

Hear how “o sea (I mean / like)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

o seaoh SEH-ah

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Breakdown

Meaning	I mean / like
Syllables	o se · a (3)
IPA	/o ˈse.a/

Tips for English speakers

Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

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Example sentences

O sea, no sé qué hacer.I mean, I don't know what to do.

Llega el lunes, o sea, en tres días.He arrives Monday, I mean, in three days.

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por si acaso ya era hora por fin menos mal tienes razón lo que sea

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