How to pronounce “ya voy”
Hear how “ya voy (I'm coming, on my way)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | I'm coming, on my way |
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| Syllables | ya voy (2) |
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| IPA | /ˈʝa ˈboj/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- 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: LL and Y · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¡Ya voy, espérame!I'm coming, wait for me!
Ya voy, estoy en el taxi.I'm on my way, I'm in the taxi.
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