How to pronounce “tiempo”
Hear how “tiempo (time, weather)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | time, weather |
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| Syllables | tiem · po (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TIEM. |
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| IPA | /ˈtjem.po/ |
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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
¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?What's the weather like today?
No tengo tiempo.I don't have time.
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