How to pronounce “oreja”
Hear how “oreja (ear)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | ear |
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| Syllables | o · re · ja (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RE. |
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| IPA | /o.ˈɾe.xa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Me duele la oreja.My ear hurts.
El conejo tiene orejas largas.The rabbit has long ears.
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