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How to pronounce spanish alphabet

spanish alphabet
/ˈspænɪʃ ˈælfəbet/

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Spanish alphabet, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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How do you pronounce spanish alphabet?

Spanish alphabet is pronounced /ˈspænɪʃ ˈælfəbet/ in American English.

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