How to pronounce “siguiente”
Hear how “siguiente (next / following)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | next / following |
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| Syllables | si · guien · te (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: GUIEN. |
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| IPA | /si.ˈɡjen.te/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: see-GYEN-teh, not "see-GWEN-tay".
- 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: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Al día siguiente, llovió.The next day, it rained.
¡Siguiente, por favor!Next, please!
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