How to pronounce "sotavento" in Spanish
sotaˈbento
so·ta·VEN·to
Primary stress: ven
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pasado un poco delante, que ya el bajel quedaba a sotavento, de improviso
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1 clipThe Spanish word “sotavento” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as sotaˈbento. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (so · ta · ven · to), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (ven). Grammatically, “sotavento” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Spanish video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sotavento” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from RTVE Noticias.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇪🇸 ESRTVE NoticiasClip #1 · @101:14
“a toda ropa. Por este advertimiento, ninguno respondió palabra. Y habiendo pasado un poco delante, que ya el bajel quedaba a sotavento, de improviso soltaron dos piezas de artillería y a lo que parecía, ambas venían con cadenas,”
Definition & Meaning: “sotavento”
- leeward side
Example Sentences (1)
- “pasado un poco delante, que ya el bajel quedaba a sotavento, de improviso”
Pronounce: “sotavento”
- Syllables:
- so · ta · ven · to
- Primary stress:
- ven
- IPA:
- sotaˈbento
- Hear it in context
- sotavento
Frequently asked questions about sotavento
How do you pronounce “sotavento” in Spanish?
“sotavento” is pronounced [sotaˈbento] in Spanish. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “sotavento” mean?
“sotavento” means: leeward side