The Letter 'O' in Spanish
'O' is the sixteenth letter in Spanish alphabet and it represents a vowel sound.
Uppercase form | O |
|---|---|
Lowercase form | o |
Letter name | o |
Phoneme | /o/ |
How to Pronounce the Letter 'O'
The letter 'o' is pronounced as the rounded vowel /o/, similar to the English 'o' in words like 'cold'. When it is stressed, it can take a stress mark (ó), but its pronunciation does not change. Its length is also stable and there is no short/long distinction. Here are some examples:
oso → /oso/
bear
dolor → /doloɾ/
pain
poco → /poko/
little
comer → /komeɾ/
to eat
Diphthongs
As a strong vowel, /o/ can combine with weak vowels (/i/ and /u/) to form diphthongs. Its pronunciation remains unchanged in these diphthongs. Here are some examples:
radio → /raðio/
radio
cuota → /kwota/
quota
'O' as a Conjunction
'O' can appear on its own as a coordinating conjunction introducing an alternative or choice. For example:
té o café
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