How to pronounce “Ushuaia”
Hear how “Ushuaia (southern city in Argentina)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | southern city in Argentina |
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| Syllables | u · shua · ia (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: SHUA. |
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| IPA | /u.ˈswa.ʝa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Spanish speakers say the sh as s plus w: oo-SWAH-yah.
- y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- The h is silent.
- 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
Ushuaia está en Tierra del Fuego.Ushuaia is in Tierra del Fuego.
Ushuaia se conoce como el fin del mundo.Ushuaia is known as the end of the world.
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