How to pronounce “ojalá”
Hear how “ojalá (hopefully, I hope so)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | hopefully, I hope so |
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| Syllables | o · ja · lá (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: LÁ. |
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| IPA | /o.xa.ˈla/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The stress is on the last syllable: "oh-hah-LAH", not "oh-JAH-lah".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Ojalá que no llueva mañana.I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
¿Vienes? ¡Ojalá!Are you coming? I hope so!
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