How to pronounce “prestar”

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

prestarprehs-TAHR
Accent

Breakdown

Meaningto lend
Syllablespres · tar (2)
StressWords ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TAR.
IPA/pɾes.ˈtaɾ/

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Example sentences

¿Me prestas tu lápiz?Can you lend me your pencil?
Le presté dinero a mi hermano.I lent money to my brother.

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