How to pronounce “Tlaxcala”
Hear how “Tlaxcala (Mexican state)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican state |
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| Syllables | tlax · ca · la (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CA. |
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| IPA | /tlas.ˈka.la/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The x sounds like s: tlahs-KAH-lah.
- x sounds like s here, as in many place names from Nahuatl.
- 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
Tlaxcala es el estado más pequeño de México.Tlaxcala is Mexico's smallest state.
La capital también se llama Tlaxcala.The capital is also called Tlaxcala.
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