How to pronounce “que”
Hear how “que (that / which)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | that / which |
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| Syllables | que (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /ke/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: KEH, not "KWAY".
- 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: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Creo que es verdad.I think that it's true.
El libro que leo es bueno.The book I'm reading is good.
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