In Spanish, understanding syllable structure and stress is crucial for proper pronunciation. Unlike English, Spanish words are pronounced as they are written. Each syllable consists of a vowel sound, or a consonant and a vowel sound.
It's important to note that stress in Spanish words follows clear rules. Most of the time, words are stressed on the second-to-last syllable, except when the word ends in a consonant, "n," or "s," in which case it is stressed on the last syllable.
Let's take some examples to illustrate this. The Spanish word "hablo" (I speak) follows the general rule, with stress on the second-to-last syllable. Another example is "escuchar" (to listen), where the syllable "chu" carries the stress.
Click the links to hear the pronunciation of "hola, ¿cómo estás?" (hello, how are you?) and "buena suerte" (good luck) in Spanish: hola, ¿cómo estás? buena suerte
Understanding Spanish syllable structure and stress will significantly enhance your pronunciation and help you speak Spanish with confidence and accuracy.