How to pronounce Espana
Say it like eh-SPAN-yuh. Espana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN).
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- eh
- SPAN
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Espana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SPANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Espana
American and British speakers say Espana in essentially the same way: /ɛˈspænjə/ in the US and /ɛˈspænjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-SPAN-yuh.
What does Espana mean?
- a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
Words that rhyme with Espana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Espana.
Questions about saying Espana
How do you pronounce Espana?
Say eh-SPAN-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈspænjə/. In British English it is /ɛˈspænjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Espana?
Espana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN). Broken into parts: eh · SPAN · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Espana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈspænjə/ and the British form is /ɛˈspænjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.