How to pronounce “reina”
Hear how “reina (queen)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | queen |
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| Syllables | rei · na (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: REI. |
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| IPA | /ˈrej.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The r at the start of a word is rolled: RRAY-nah.
- The r at the start of a word (or after n, l or s) is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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 reina habla con el pueblo.The queen speaks to the people.
Mi hija dice que es una reina.My daughter says she's a queen.
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