How to pronounce “Peña”
Hear how “Peña (common surname)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | common surname |
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| Syllables | pe · ña (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: PE. |
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| IPA | /ˈpe.ɲa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ñ sounds like the ny in "canyon": PEH-nyah.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: The letter Ñ · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El señor Peña es el entrenador de fútbol.Mr. Peña is the soccer coach.
La familia Peña vive en el centro.The Peña family lives downtown.
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