How to pronounce “preguntar”

Hear how “preguntar (to ask)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

preguntarpreh-goon-TAHR
Accent

Breakdown

Meaningto ask
Syllablespre · gun · tar (3)
StressWords ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TAR.
IPA/pɾe.ɡun.ˈtaɾ/

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Example sentences

¿Puedo preguntar algo?Can I ask something?
Pregúntale al profesor.Ask the teacher.

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