How to pronounce “salmorejo”
Hear how “salmorejo (thick cold tomato soup)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
salmorejosahl-moh-REH-hoh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | thick cold tomato soup |
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| Syllables | sal · mo · re · jo (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: RE. |
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| IPA | /sal.mo.ˈɾe.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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
El salmorejo es típico de Córdoba.Salmorejo is typical of Córdoba.
El salmorejo lleva jamón y huevo.Salmorejo is topped with ham and egg.
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