How to pronounce “rey”

Hear how “rey (king)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

Breakdown

Tips for English speakers

• 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

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