How to pronounce “Sofía”

Hear how “Sofía (Spanish form of Sophia)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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Tips for English speakers

• The accent on í keeps it in its own syllable, so sofía has 3 syllables.
• 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

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