How to pronounce “órale”
Hear how “órale (wow! / OK, let's do it! (Mexico))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | wow! / OK, let's do it! (Mexico) |
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| Syllables | ó · ra · le (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: Ó. |
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| IPA | /ˈo.ɾa.le/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: "OH-rah-leh", not "oh-RAH-lay".
- 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
¡Órale! ¡Qué rápido terminaste!Wow! You finished so fast!
—¿Vamos por tacos? —¡Órale!—Shall we go for tacos? —Let's do it!
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