How to pronounce “restaurante”
Hear how “restaurante (restaurant)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
restauranterrehs-tow-RAHN-teh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | restaurant |
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| Syllables | res · tau · ran · te (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RAN. |
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| IPA | /res.taw.ˈɾan.te/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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
Cenamos en un restaurante.We had dinner at a restaurant.
El restaurante está lleno.The restaurant is full.
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