How to pronounce “profesor”
Hear how “profesor (teacher, professor)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | teacher, professor |
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| Syllables | pro · fe · sor (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: SOR. |
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| IPA | /pɾo.fe.ˈsoɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
El profesor explica la lección.The teacher explains the lesson.
Mi profesora es de Perú.My teacher is from Peru.
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