How to pronounce “ropa vieja”

Hear how “ropa vieja (Cuban shredded beef stew)” 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.
• j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
• v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
• 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 · Spanish vowels

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