How to pronounce “tlayuda”
Hear how “tlayuda (large Oaxacan crispy tortilla)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | large Oaxacan crispy tortilla |
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| Syllables | tla · yu · da (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: YU. |
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| IPA | /tla.ˈʝu.da/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La tlayuda es típica de Oaxaca.The tlayuda is typical of Oaxaca.
Pedí una tlayuda con tasajo.I ordered a tlayuda with dried beef.
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