How to pronounce “público”
Hear how “público (public / audience)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | public / audience |
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| Syllables | pú · bli · co (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: PÚ. |
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| IPA | /ˈpu.bli.ko/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: POO-blee-koh.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Es un parque público.It's a public park.
El público aplaude.The audience applauds.
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