How to pronounce “Xavier”
Hear how “Xavier (male first name, variant of Javier)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | male first name, variant of Javier |
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| Syllables | xa · vier (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: VIER. |
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| IPA | /xa.ˈbjeɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: In Spanish the X is usually a throaty h, as in Javier: hah-BYEHR, not "ZAY-vee-er".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- x 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
Xavier es el capitán del equipo.Xavier is the team captain.
Llamé a Xavier esta mañana.I called Xavier this morning.
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