How to pronounce "lejos" in English
LE·jos
Primary stress: le
Hear native speakers say lejos in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “lejos”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LE
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
jos
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("LE"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "lejos" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "lejos is" sounds like "lejos-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "lejos" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Pero esto no podría estar más lejos de la verdad, ya que la apariencia física es sólo un factor pequeño.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Me tomó casi un año darme cuenta que este comportamiento estaba lejos de ser normal.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Gomorrah army speedo baited avocado olive is gajala the period patricia lejos - Volo pickle a real rat”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Ya ven ustedes que estamos lejos de la imagen de exclusión completa del leproso.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Dos neurocientíficos han ido un poco mas lejos, y ha utilizado neuroimágenes.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Va más lejos. Él ha demostrado que, cuando los demás nos rechazan, se activan dos zonas del cerebro, ambas relacionadas con el dolor.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “lejos”
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Pero esto no podría estar más lejos de la verdad, ya que la apariencia física es sólo un factor pequeño.
Hear it in context: “lejos”
10 clipsThe English word “lejos”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (le · jos), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (le). Grammatically, “lejos” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 10 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “lejos” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @5:08
“identificar a alguien que lo padece con solo mirarlos. Pero esto no podría estar más lejos de la verdad, ya que la apariencia física es sólo un factor pequeño. ya que la apariencia física es sólo un factor pequeño.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:03
“Child shall I guess. Here are the dietary supplements. 16 list. You then in de lejos DS action range in for their sexual”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @1:21
“la situación por fin se termino. Me tomó casi un año darme cuenta que este comportamiento estaba lejos de ser normal. Un año para darme cuenta de que me uní a los 29 millones de estadounidenses,”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @13:04
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- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @12:44
“a lavarle la ropa a su marido leproso. Ya ven ustedes que estamos lejos de la imagen de exclusión completa del leproso. Pero la historia se tuerce.”
Definition & Meaning: “lejos”
- A traditional Spanish stringed instrument similar to a lute or small guitar.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He played a traditional melody on his lejo.”
- “Pero esto no podría estar más lejos de la verdad, ya que la apariencia física es sólo un factor pequeño.”
- “Here are the dietary supplements. 16 list. You then in de lejos”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “lejos”
- Syllables:
- le · jos
- Primary stress:
- le
- Hear it in context
- lejos
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"lejos" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "lejos" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about lejos
How many syllables are in “lejos”?
“lejos” has 2 syllables: le · jos.
Where is the stress in “lejos”?
The primary stress in “lejos” is on “LE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “lejos” mean?
A traditional Spanish stringed instrument similar to a lute or small guitar.
How can I hear “lejos” used in real sentences?
This page has 10 real-world video examples of “lejos” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “lejos”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).