Pronunciación:
a: Pronounced like the “a” in “father” or “car”.
e: Pronounced like the “e” in “bed” or “let”.
i: Pronounced like the “ee” in “see” or “tree”.
o: Pronounced like the “o” in “go” or “so”.
u: Pronounced like the “oo” in “moon” or “food”.
What is the difference between “e” and “i” in Spanish?
The vowel “e” is pronounced like the “e” in “bed” or “let,” while “i” is pronounced like the “ee” in “see” or “tree.” Pay attention to the context and the surrounding consonants to differentiate between these sounds.
What are some common mistakes English speakers make when pronouncing Spanish vowels?
English speakers often pronounce Spanish vowels too closed or with an “a” sound. For example, the “e” in “mesa” (table) is often pronounced like the “a” in “cat.” Focus on opening your mouth wider and using the correct tongue position for each vowel.
Combinación:
ai: Pronounced like the “eye” in “eye”.
au: Pronounced like the “ow” in “cow”.
ei: Pronounced like the “ay” in “day”.
eu: Pronounced like the “ew” in “few”.
oi: Pronounced like the “oy” in “boy”.
ue: Pronounced like the “way” in “way”.