How to pronounce “San José”
Hear how “San José (capital of Costa Rica)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | capital of Costa Rica |
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| Syllables | san jo · sé (3) |
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| IPA | /ˈsan xo.ˈse/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a breathy h and the s stays an s: sahn hoh-SEH.
- 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: J, G and X · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
San José es la capital de Costa Rica.San José is the capital of Costa Rica.
También hay una ciudad llamada San José en California.There is also a city called San José in California.
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