Pronunciation matters!
Be sure that your child hears as much native-speaker Spanish as possible by using videos, music and audio books. If you are learning with your child, do your best to master the sounds of Spanish. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
– The j in Spanish is pronounced as an English h. Pájaro is pronounced pá-ha-ro, with the stress on the first syllable. Ojos is pronounced o-hos.
– The pronunciation of the ll in Spanish varies from country to country. In many countries it is pronounced like the English y in yes. Llamo is pronounced yamo. Me llamo – My name is…
– Remember that the vowels always have the same sound in Spanish. Click here to listen and practice the vowel sounds in Spanish.
Click on the vocabulary words in posts to go to a page with the pronunciation of the word. You can find other Spanish pronunciation tips and ways to practice with kids by clicking on the pronunciation category. Correct pronunciation takes practice, but it is important. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Spanish language!
