1. Spanish Pronunciation Power Point Presentation By: Srta. Minguela

2. Las vocales (the vowels) The 5 Spanish vowels are the same as the English ones but are pronounced differently.

3. A E I O U makes an “ah” sound as in father makes an “eh” sound as in elephant makes an “ee” sound as in teeth makes an “u” sound as in tooth makes an “oh” sound as in open

5. Pronunciation: The Spanish b/v The Spanish "b" (be grande) and "v" (be chica) are pronounced exactly alike. In Spain and many parts of South America there is no difference between the 'v' and the 'b' B --Similar to the English 'b' but less plosive; between vowels it is pronounced very softly so that the lips touch only slightly. “ b e b ida” V -- does not vibrate “video”

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43. E (eh) F (efe) G (ge) H (ache) always silent I (i)

44. J (jota) K (ka) L (ele) LL (elle) M (eme)

45. N (ene) Ñ (eñe) like the “ni” in onion O (oh) P (pe) Q (cu) R (ere)

46. RR (erre) trill the r S (ese) T (te) U (oo) V (ve) B/V are pronounced the same

47. W (doble u) (doble ve) X (equis) Y (I griega) Z (zeta) pronounced like an S

48. Some information borrowed from: Spain Bilbao Mission http://www.spainbilbaomission.com/sbm_index.php?Lang=en