How to pronounce “ya era hora”
Hear how “ya era hora (about time!)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
¡ya era hora!YAH EH-rah OH-rah
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Breakdown
| Meaning | about time! |
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| Syllables | ya e · ra ho · ra (5) |
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| IPA | /ˈʝa ˈe.ɾa ˈo.ɾa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h in "hora" is silent, so it flows: "yah EH-rah OH-rah", not "yah AIR-uh HOR-uh".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
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Example sentences
¡Ya era hora! Te esperé una hora.About time! I waited an hour for you.
Por fin llegó el verano, ¡ya era hora!Summer is finally here, about time!
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