How to pronounce “tasajo”
Hear how “tasajo (thin dried beef)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | thin dried beef |
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| Syllables | ta · sa · jo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: SA. |
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| IPA | /ta.ˈsa.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is a breathy h: tah-SAH-hoh.
- j 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.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La tlayuda con tasajo es mi favorita.Tlayuda with tasajo is my favorite.
El tasajo se asa en el carbón.Tasajo is grilled over charcoal.
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