How to pronounce “rojo”
Hear how “rojo (red)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | red |
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| Syllables | ro · jo (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RO. |
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| IPA | /ˈro.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The r at the start is rolled, and the j is like a strong h: RROH-hoh.
- 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.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Mi coche es rojo.My car is red.
Me gusta el color rojo.I like the color red.
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