How to pronounce “piel”
Hear how “piel (skin)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | skin |
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| Syllables | piel (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /ˈpjel/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: One syllable: PYEHL, not "PEEL".
- 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
Tiene la piel muy blanca.She has very fair skin.
El sol es malo para la piel.The sun is bad for your skin.
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