How to pronounce “seguir”
Hear how “seguir (to follow, to continue)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to follow, to continue |
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| Syllables | se · guir (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: GUIR. |
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| IPA | /se.ˈɡiɾ/ |
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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.
- gu before e or i is a hard g; the u is silent.
- 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
Sigue derecho dos calles.Go straight for two blocks.
Vamos a seguir mañana.We'll continue tomorrow.
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