How to pronounce “viajar”
Hear how “viajar (to travel)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to travel |
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| Syllables | via · jar (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: JAR. |
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| IPA | /bja.ˈxaɾ/ |
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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.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Me gusta viajar en tren.I like traveling by train.
Viajamos mucho en verano.We travel a lot in summer.
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