How to pronounce “playa”

Hear how “playa (beach)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

Breakdown

Tips for English speakers

• y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels

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