How to pronounce “qué envidia”

Hear how “qué envidia (I'm so jealous! (playful))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

Breakdown

Tips for English speakers

Common mistake: The n before v blends into an m-b sound: "ehm-BEE-dyah", not "en-VID-ee-uh".

• v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
• A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
• qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Learn more: Spanish vowels

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