How to pronounce “Santiago de Compostela”
Hear how “Santiago de Compostela (city in Galicia, Spain)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Santiago de Compostelasahn-TYAH-goh deh kohm-pohs-TEH-lah
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Breakdown
| Meaning | city in Galicia, Spain |
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| Syllables | san · tia · go de com · pos · te · la (8) |
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| IPA | /san.ˈtja.ɡo de kom.pos.ˈte.la/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
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Example sentences
El Camino de Santiago termina en Santiago de Compostela.The Camino de Santiago ends in Santiago de Compostela.
La catedral de Santiago de Compostela es enorme.The cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is huge.
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