How to pronounce “techo”
Hear how “techo (roof, ceiling)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | roof, ceiling |
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| Syllables | te · cho (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TE. |
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| IPA | /ˈte.tʃo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
Example sentences
El techo es muy alto.The ceiling is very high.
Hay un gato en el techo.There's a cat on the roof.
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