How to pronounce “pájaro”
Hear how “pájaro (bird)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | bird |
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| Syllables | pá · ja · ro (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: PÁ. |
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| IPA | /ˈpa.xa.ɾo/ |
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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
Hay un pájaro en el árbol.There's a bird in the tree.
Los pájaros cantan por la mañana.The birds sing in the morning.
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