How to pronounce “peso”
Hear how “peso (weight / peso)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | weight / peso |
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| Syllables | pe · so (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.so/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say PEH-soh with a pure e, not "PAY-so".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Tengo que bajar de peso.I have to lose weight.
Cuesta cien pesos.It costs a hundred pesos.
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