How to pronounce “toalla”
Hear how “toalla (towel)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | towel |
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| Syllables | to · a · lla (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: A. |
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| IPA | /to.ˈa.ʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: toh-AH-yah.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- 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
Necesito una toalla limpia.I need a clean towel.
Lleva la toalla a la playa.Take the towel to the beach.
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