How to pronounce “tamaño”
Hear how “tamaño (size)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | size |
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| Syllables | ta · ma · ño (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: MA. |
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| IPA | /ta.ˈma.ɲo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ñ sounds like the ny in "canyon": tah-MAH-nyoh.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: The letter Ñ · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¿De qué tamaño es?What size is it?
Tienen el mismo tamaño.They're the same size.
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