How to pronounce “tierra”
Hear how “tierra (earth / land / soil)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | earth / land / soil |
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| Syllables | tie · rra (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TIE. |
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| IPA | /ˈtje.ra/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The rr is rolled: TYEH-rrah.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- 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
La Tierra gira alrededor del sol.The Earth goes around the sun.
Las plantas necesitan buena tierra.Plants need good soil.
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