How to pronounce “ropa”
Hear how “ropa (clothes)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | clothes |
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| Syllables | ro · pa (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.pa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: False friend: ropa means "clothes", not "rope" (rope is cuerda).
- 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
Tengo que lavar la ropa.I have to wash the clothes.
Compro ropa nueva.I'm buying new clothes.
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