Spanish pronunciation: Vocales simples - /o/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for vocales simples - /o/.

Quick tip

Keep vowels short and pure, without gliding.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• sol

• lobo

• ropa

• cosa

• poco

Minimal pairs

• sol / sal
• lobo / lobo
• poco / paco
• cosa / casa
• ropa / ripa

How to produce this sound

Round your lips and produce a clear 'o' sound, as in 'go' or 'note', but shorter and pure, without gliding.

Common mix-ups

• sol / sal
• lobo / lobo
• poco / paco
• cosa / casa
• ropa / ripa

Closest comparison

go, no, so, open, note