How to pronounce “oír”
Hear how “oír (to hear)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to hear |
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| Syllables | o · ír (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: ÍR. |
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| IPA | /o.ˈiɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables with stress on the second: oh-EER.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The accent on í keeps it in its own syllable, so oír has 2 syllables.
- 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
¿Me oyes bien?Can you hear me well?
Oigo música en la calle.I hear music in the street.
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