How to pronounce “pipián”
Hear how “pipián (pumpkin-seed sauce)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | pumpkin-seed sauce |
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| Syllables | pi · pián (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: PIÁN. |
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| IPA | /pi.ˈpjan/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The accent puts the stress at the end: pee-PYAHN.
- 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
El pipián verde lleva pepitas.Green pipián is made with pumpkin seeds.
Cenamos pollo en pipián.We had chicken in pipián for dinner.
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