How to pronounce “ya llegué”
Hear how “ya llegué (I'm here / I've arrived)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | I'm here / I've arrived |
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| Syllables | ya lle · gué (3) |
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| IPA | /ˈʝa ʝe.ˈɡe/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: "yah yeh-GEH", not "yah leg-AY".
- ll and y sound like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- gu before e or i is a hard g; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¡Ya llegué! ¿Dónde estás?I'm here! Where are you?
Mamá, ya llegué a casa.Mom, I'm home.
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