Easy Tips for Pronouncing Common Spanish Phrases

1. Vowel Sounds:

   • Spanish vowels are simple to say and sound the same every time:
     • a (like in "father")
     • e (like in "bet")
     • i (like in "machine")
     • o (like in "go")
     • u (like in "flu")

2. Consonants:

   • "c":
     • Sounds soft when it comes before e and i.
       (like in "cebra")
     • Sounds hard before other letters.
       (like in "casa")
   • "g":
     • Sounds soft when it comes before e and i.
       (like in "gente")
     • Sounds hard before other letters.
       (like in "gato")

3. Common Phrases:

   • “¿Cómo estás?” (How are you?):
     • Emphasize the “o” and use a soft “s.”
   • “Gracias” (Thank you):
     • Notice the “a” and say the “c” like an “s.”

4. Practice Tip:

   • Speak the phrases slowly.
   • Pay attention to each vowel and consonant as you say them.