How to pronounce "satanás" in English
ˈseɪtənz
SAY·tənz
Primary stress: SAY
Hear native speakers say satanás in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “satanás”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
tənz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("SAY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "satanás" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "satanás is" sounds like "satanás-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "satanás" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“new hair of bars the good ones constitute the investment that satanás quickly brazil and salt that walks that there of”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “satanás”
2 clipsThe English word “satanás” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈseɪtənz (phonetic respelling: SAY-tənz). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (SAY · tənz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (SAY). Grammatically, “satanás” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “satanás” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @1:25
“next ones sing still always have friends new hair of bars the good ones constitute the investment that satanás quickly brazil and salt that walks that there of the good ones constitute the investment that”
Definition & Meaning: “satanás”
- A demon follower of Satan (principal evil spirit); a fallen angel.
- Anything that causes destruction or is viewed as evil.
- Plural form of Satan, referring to multiple adversarial figures or devils in various religious traditions.
Example Sentences (3)
- “This literature refers to a major figurehead of evil called “Satan,” the leader of a group of angels also referred to as “Satans.” These Satans accuse people and lead them astray.”
- “The most of these, such as various kinds of grasshoppers, leaf hoppers, butterflies, etc., are not peculiar to the clovers, while others do but little damage and need not be mentioned here. In a contest with any of them, the farmer is to a great extent powerless on account of their wide distribution and incredible capacity of increase in a very short period of time, and must rely, in his controversy with these satans, on improved methods of rotation, and on their natural enemies, the parasites, which by a wise and merciful dispensation of the Giver of all good, in due time, always hold them in check and prevent the total destruction of the crop.”
- “new hair of bars the good ones constitute the investment that satanás quickly brazil and salt that walks that there of”
Pronounce: “satanás”
- Pronunciation:
- SAY-tənz
- Syllables:
- SAY · tənz
- Written Hyphenation:
- sa · tans
- Primary stress:
- SAY
- IPA:
- ˈseɪtənz
- Hear it in context
- satanás
Synonyms: “satanás”
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Words that Rhyme with “satanás”
-eɪtənzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"satanás" (⁄ˈseɪtənz⁄) 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, "satanás" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about satanás
How do you pronounce “satanás”?
“satanás” is pronounced ⁄ˈseɪtənz⁄ (SAY-tənz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “satanás”?
“satanás” has 2 syllables: SAY · tənz.
Where is the stress in “satanás”?
The primary stress in “satanás” is on “SAY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “satanás” mean?
A demon follower of Satan (principal evil spirit); a fallen angel.
How can I hear “satanás” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “satanás”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].