How to pronounce “próximo”
Hear how “próximo (next)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | next |
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| Syllables | pró · xi · mo (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: PRÓ. |
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| IPA | /ˈpɾok.si.mo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The x sounds like "ks": PROHK-see-moh.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- x sounds like "ks".
- 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
Nos vemos la próxima semana.See you next week.
¿Cuándo sale el próximo tren?When does the next train leave?
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