How to pronounce “orégano”
Hear how “orégano (oregano)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | oregano |
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| Syllables | o · ré · ga · no (4) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: RÉ. |
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| IPA | /o.ˈɾe.ɡa.no/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the second syllable: "oh-REH-gah-noh".
- 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
El pozole lleva orégano.Pozole has oregano in it.
Se me acabó el orégano.I ran out of oregano.
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