How to pronounce “tortilla”
Hear how “tortilla” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | tortilla |
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| Syllables | tor · ti · lla (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TI. |
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| IPA | /toɾ.ˈti.ʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: tohr-TEE-yah.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · LL and Y · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Las tortillas están calientes.The tortillas are hot.
En España, la tortilla lleva huevo y papa.In Spain, a tortilla is made with egg and potato.
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