How to pronounce “verdadero”
Hear how “verdadero (true / real)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
verdaderobehr-dah-DEH-roh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | true / real |
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| Syllables | ver · da · de · ro (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: DE. |
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| IPA | /beɾ.da.ˈde.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- 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: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Es un amigo verdadero.He's a true friend.
¿Es verdadero o falso?Is it true or false?
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