How to pronounce “problema”
Hear how “problema (problem)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | problem |
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| Syllables | pro · ble · ma (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: BLE. |
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| IPA | /pɾo.ˈble.ma/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the middle syllable: proh-BLEH-mah, not "PROB-lem-uh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
No hay problema.No problem.
Tengo un problema con mi coche.I have a problem with my car.
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