How to pronounce “teatro”
Hear how “teatro (theater)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | theater |
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| Syllables | te · a · tro (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: A. |
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| IPA | /te.ˈa.tɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Three syllables, stressed in the middle: teh-AH-troh, not "THEE-uh-ter".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Vamos al teatro el sábado.We're going to the theater on Saturday.
El teatro está lleno.The theater is full.
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