How to pronounce “silla”
Hear how “silla (chair)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | chair |
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| Syllables | si · lla (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: SI. |
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| IPA | /ˈsi.ʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: SEE-yah.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Toma una silla.Take a chair.
Esta silla es cómoda.This chair is comfortable.
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