How to pronounce “ojo”
Hear how “ojo (eye)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | eye |
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| Syllables | o · jo (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: O. |
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| IPA | /ˈo.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
Tengo algo en el ojo.I have something in my eye.
¡Ojo! El piso está mojado.Watch out! The floor is wet.
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