How to pronounce “para”
Hear how “para (for / in order to)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | for / in order to |
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| Syllables | pa · ra (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: PA. |
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| IPA | /ˈpa.ɾa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The r is a quick tap: PAH-rah, not "PAIR-uh".
- 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
Este regalo es para ti.This gift is for you.
Estudio para aprender.I study in order to learn.
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