How to Pronounce Spanish Consonants Between Vowels

Learning Spanish can be frustrating at times. You may want to improve your accent but don't always know how. But there are many concrete things you can do to improve your spoken Spanish. The key is to learn how to pronounce S, B/V and D, consonants that are not usually pronounced as they are in English. Doing so correctly will improve your Spanish accent and make you feel more comfortable when speaking Spanish.

Instructions

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      Pronounce the S like the S in snake when it occurs between vowels. For example, "eso" is pronounced "esso" not "ezo." Pronounce the X as "ks" between vowels. For example, "examen" is pronounced "eksamen" not "ekzamen."

    • 2

      Pronounce B and V the same way when they occur in the same context. For example, "beto" and "veto" are both pronounced like the B in bottle. Pronounce the B or V by quickly and firmly closing your lips when they comes after M, N, ' or a pause.

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      Pronounce the B or V without ever fully closing your lips when the B or V occurs after any other letter than M, N, '. Your lips should come close to touching to form the B sound, producing a light friction. So "bebo" is pronounced with two different Bs: the first B involves a full closure of the lips and the second requires that the lips never close fully.

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      Pronounce the D like the D in "day," except that the tongue should come closer to the upper front teeth, when it occurs after M, N, ', L or a pause. Pronounce the D like the TH in "though" after all other letters. Therefore, in "el dedo," use two different D pronunciations. Something like, "el dethough."

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