How to pronounce “tejuino”
Hear how “tejuino (fermented corn drink)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | fermented corn drink |
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| Syllables | te · jui · no (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JUI. |
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| IPA | /te.ˈxwi.no/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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
El tejuino se toma con nieve de limón.Tejuino is served with lime sorbet.
Probé tejuino en Guadalajara.I tried tejuino in Guadalajara.
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