How to pronounce “tengo mucho trabajo”

Hear how “tengo mucho trabajo (I have a lot of work)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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Tips for English speakers

Common mistake: The j is a throaty h: "trah-BAH-hoh", not "truh-BAH-jo".

• The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
• 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: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Spanish vowels

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