How to pronounce “voz”
Hear how “voz (voice)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
vozBOHS (Latin America) · BOHTH (Spain)
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | voice |
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| Syllables | voz (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA (Latin America) | /ˈbos/ |
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| IPA (Spain) | /ˈboθ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The v sounds like a soft b: BOHS, not "VOZ".
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- z sounds like s in Latin America and like the "th" in "think" in most of Spain.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spain vs. Latin America · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Tienes una voz muy bonita.You have a very nice voice.
Habla en voz baja, por favor.Speak quietly, please.
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