How to pronounce “papa a la huancaína”

Hear how “papa a la huancaína (potatoes in spicy cheese sauce)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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Tips for English speakers

• The h is silent.
• The accent on í keeps it in its own syllable, so huancaína has 4 syllables.
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

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