G

Before A, O or U, pronounced like the English G in GOT. Before E or I, pronounced in Latin America like the English H in HOTEL; in Spain more glottal, like the CH in Scottish LOCH. The examples below are with a Latin American accent.

Sounds of the Spanish Alphabet

Vowels

a e i o u

Consonants

b c d f g h j l m n ñ p r s t v x y z

Consonant combinations

ch ll rr qu

Consonants used in foreign words

k w

Examples

  • gato ( cat)
  • gol ( goal)
  • gusano ( earthworm)
  • genial ( wonderful)
  • gira ( a tour)