How to pronounce “soy alérgico”
Hear how “soy alérgico (I'm allergic)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
soy alérgicoSOY ah-LEHR-hee-koh
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Breakdown
| Meaning | I'm allergic |
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| Syllables | soy a · lér · gi · co (5) |
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| IPA | /ˈsoj a.ˈleɾ.xi.ko/ |
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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.
- g before e or i is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
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Example sentences
Soy alérgico al maní.I'm allergic to peanuts.
Soy alérgico a los mariscos.I'm allergic to shellfish.
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