How to pronounce “último”
Hear how “último (last)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | last |
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| Syllables | úl · ti · mo (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: ÚL. |
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| IPA | /ˈul.ti.mo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: OOL-tee-moh.
- 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
Es el último tren.It's the last train.
El último día fue el mejor.The last day was the best.
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