How to pronounce “ya lo sé”

Hear how “ya lo sé (I know)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

ya lo séYAH loh SEH

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Breakdown

Meaning	I know
Syllables	ya lo sé (3)
IPA	/ˈʝa lo ˈse/

Tips for English speakers

y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
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

—Llegas tarde. —Ya lo sé.—You're late. —I know.

Ya lo sé, no tienes que repetirlo.I know, you don't have to repeat it.

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