How to pronounce “San Juan”
Hear how “San Juan (capital of Puerto Rico)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | capital of Puerto Rico |
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| Syllables | san juan (2) |
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| IPA | /ˈsan ˈxwan/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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 Juan es la capital de Puerto Rico.San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico.
El Viejo San Juan tiene calles de colores.Old San Juan has colorful streets.
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