How to pronounce “pareja”
Hear how “pareja (couple / partner)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | couple / partner |
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| Syllables | pa · 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 | /pa.ˈɾe.xa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a strong h sound: pah-REH-hah.
- 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
Mi pareja se llama Sara.My partner's name is Sara.
Son una pareja muy feliz.They're a very happy couple.
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