How to pronounce “ruido”
Hear how “ruido (noise)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | noise |
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| Syllables | rui · do (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RUI. |
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| IPA | /ˈrwi.do/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The r at the start of a word is rolled: RRWEE-doh.
- 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.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- 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
Hay mucho ruido en la calle.There's a lot of noise in the street.
No hagas ruido.Don't make noise.
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