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How to pronounce "sobrecoger" in Spanish

sobrecoger is pronounced sobɾekoˈxeɾ in Spanish, with primary stress on the “GER” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

sobɾekoˈxeɾ

so·bre·co·GER

Primary stress: ger

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IPAsobɾekoˈxeɾ
Syllablesso · bre · co · ger
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Líbano Siria Irak y el mar rojo esta situación podría sobrecoger una región

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The Spanish word “sobrecoger” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as sobɾekoˈxeɾ. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (so · bre · co · ger), with primary lexical stress placed on the 4th syllable (ger). Grammatically, “sobrecoger” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Spanish video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sobrecoger” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from RTVE Noticias.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇪🇸 ESRTVE Noticias
    Clip #1 · @116:51
    “preocupaciones relacionadas con los efectos indirectos en la occidental el Líbano Siria Irak y el mar rojo esta situación podría sobrecoger una región Ya de por sí volátil en este contexto la postura de Japón es”
  • 🇪🇸 ESRTVE Noticias
    Clip #2 · @317:44
    “las fotos que usted me ha trasladado pues son fotos que lógicamente solamente pueden sobrecoger y también indignar y yo comparto ese sufrimiento con usted señoría pero hay que reconocer para ser digamos objetivos y justos en el señoría pero hay que reconocer para ser digamos objetivos y justos en el”

Definition & Meaning: “sobrecoger”

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VERB
  • to overwhelm (to make a strong impression)
  • to scare, to appall
  • to surprise, catch in the act

Example Sentences (3)

  • “Tu benevolencia me sobrecoge.”
  • “Estoy sobrecogido por semejante ignorancia.”
  • “Líbano Siria Irak y el mar rojo esta situación podría sobrecoger una región”

Pronounce: “sobrecoger”

Syllables:
so · bre · co · ger
Primary stress:
ger
IPA:
sobɾekoˈxeɾ
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Frequently asked questions about sobrecoger

How do you pronounce “sobrecoger” in Spanish?

“sobrecoger” is pronounced ⁄sobɾekoˈxeɾ⁄ in Spanish. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “sobrecoger” mean?

“sobrecoger” means: to overwhelm (to make a strong impression)