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Learn the Spanish alphabet, including pronunciation tips and changes like the exclusion of "ch" and "ll." Master each letter's sound and become proficient in recognizing and articulating Spanish words effortlessly.
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The Spanish Alphabet “El abecedario” “El alfabeto”
Some notes on the Spanish alphabet… • In English, sometimes vowels take on different pronunciations • Pronounce the following words: • naked, baked • water, later • roaring, pouring • In Spanish, 99.99999999% of the time, vowels keep the same pronunciation, making it very easy to pronounce the word if you know how each letter is pronounced
Changes to alphabet • In 1994, the Spanish Academy (essentially a grammar and vocabulary police in Spain) decided that “ch” and “ll” weren’t letters. They were designated sounds instead. • Therefore, newer dictionaries don’t have sections for “ch” and “ll.” Older dictionaries will have separate sections.
Aa [ah]
Bb [beh grande]
Cc [say]
Ch [chay]
Dd [day]
Ee [eh]
Ff [effe]
Gg [ggghay]
Hh [ah-chay]
Ii [eee]
Jj [hota]
Kk [kah]
Ll [ellay]
LLll [ay-yay]
Mm [emm-eh]
Nn [enn-eh]
ñ [en-yay]
Oo [oh]
Pp [peh]
Qq [kuu]
Rr [ere]
RRrr [errrrrre] (roll tongue)
Ss [ese]
Tt [teh]
Uu [oooo]
Vv [beh chica]
Ww [doblay beh] [doblay ooo]
Xx [eh-kees]
Yy [i-gree-eh-gah]
Zz [seta]
¡Que Bueno! You are now a master of the abecedario… Alphabet Song