How to pronounce “Quintero”
Hear how “Quintero (common surname)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | common surname |
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| Syllables | quin · te · ro (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TE. |
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| IPA | /kin.ˈte.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: keen-TEH-roh, not "kwin-TER-oh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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 R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La señora Quintero es la directora del hotel.Mrs. Quintero is the hotel manager.
El señor Quintero repara relojes.Mr. Quintero repairs watches.
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