How to pronounce espada
Say it like ay-SPAH-duh. Espada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAH).
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US American/eɪˈspɑdə/ay-SPAH-duh
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- ay
- SPAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Espada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SPAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does espada mean?
noun
- A matador.
Where does espada come from?
Borrowed from Spanish espada (“sword”).
Words that rhyme with espada
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of espada.
Questions about saying espada
How do you pronounce espada?
Say ay-SPAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈspɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in espada?
Espada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAH). Broken into parts: ay · SPAH · duh.