How to pronounce “según”
Hear how “según (according to)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | according to |
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| Syllables | se · gún (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: GÚN. |
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| IPA | /se.ˈɡun/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: seh-GOON, not "SEH-gun".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Según mi madre, va a llover.According to my mother, it's going to rain.
Según el mapa, está cerca.According to the map, it's close.
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