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/a/
- Language
- Spanish
- Unit
- Vocales
- IPA
- /a/
- Practice words
- 5
Sample pronunciation audio — Open the full phoneme overview
Start with one sample audio file for vocales simples - /a/.
Quick tip
Keep vowels short and pure, without gliding.
Letters and IPA
Practice words
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casa
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agua
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amigo
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mano
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pan
Minimal pairs
- casa / casa/caza
- masa / masa/mesa
- cama / cama/coma
- papa / papa/pipa
- tasa / tasa/taza
How to produce this sound
Open your mouth wide, keep the tongue low and centered, and say a short clear /a/ without gliding.
Common mix-ups
- casa / caza
- masa / mesa
- papa / pipa
- cama / coma
- pasa / pesa
Closest comparison
This sound is not present in English.
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