Pronouncing Consonants in Spanish

For the most part, Spanish consonants have one flat sound. But of course, like in many languages, there are rules and exceptions.

Put your fingers on a pulsive knowledge at StudyBeat. Rule No. 1 – The letters “B” and “V” In Spanish, “B” and “V” are both pronounced like a “B”. Kind of like we pronounced the “B” in the English word “Boy”, but it is softer more airy sound. Listen. “Venir” “Buena” Notice how Jeremy’s lips are slightly open allowing air to pass through them as you pronounce both the “Bs” and the “Vs”. “Vaca” “Burro” “Viviana visita la India.” “Viviana visita la India.” Rule No. 2 – The letter “C” In Latin America, the letter “C”, when placed before an “E” or an “I”, has the same sound as the English “S”. This letter generally works the same way in English, so this is an easy rule. Here are some examples. “La cena.” “El cine.” “La ciudad.” In Spain, the rule is different. A “C” place before an “E” or an “I” is pronounced with a “Th” as in “Thumb”. “La cena.” “El cina.” “La ciudad.” Put your fingers on a pulsive knowledge at StudyBeat. Get the answers you need when you need them.