Spanish is incredibly phonetic! Once you learn how each letter sounds, you can read almost any Spanish word perfectly—even if you don't know what it means. This gives you a massive head start.
Unlike English, Spanish vowels always make the same sound. Plus, there are a few special letters and sounds like 'ñ', 'll', and the trilled 'rr'.
Many learners often try to pronounce Spanish words with their native accent (like pronouncing the 'h' in 'hola' or changing vowel sounds). Trust the consistent Spanish rules, not your native habits!
Click the letters or words to learn their unique Spanish pronunciation.
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The letter 'Ñ' is so iconic to Spanish that it became a cultural symbol! It originally came from monks in the Middle Ages writing a small 'n' over another 'n' to save space on expensive parchment (e.g., 'anno' became 'año').