How to pronounce “pulpo a la gallega”
Hear how “pulpo a la gallega (Galician-style octopus)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
pulpo a la gallegaPOOL-poh ah lah gah-YEH-gah
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Galician-style octopus |
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| Syllables | pul · po a la ga · lle · ga (7) |
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| IPA | /ˈpul.po a la ɡa.ˈʝe.ɡa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll is a Y sound: "gah-YEH-gah".
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El pulpo a la gallega lleva pimentón.Galician-style octopus has paprika.
Probamos pulpo a la gallega en Galicia.We tried Galician-style octopus in Galicia.
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