How to pronounce “viejo”
Hear how “viejo (old)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | old |
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| Syllables | vie · jo (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: VIE. |
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| IPA | /ˈbje.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- 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: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Este libro es muy viejo.This book is very old.
Vivimos en un edificio viejo.We live in an old building.
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