What Spanish words start with J?
What Spanish words start with J?
Spelling Words in Spanish that Start with “j”
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| jabalí | hah-bah-lee | wild pig |
| jaguar | hah-gwar | jaguar |
| jardín | hahr-deen | garden |
| jirafa | hee-rah-fah | giraffe |
What are some Spanish words that start with G?
galante – gigantesco
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| generoso | generous |
| genio | genius |
| gentil | genteel |
| gentil | gentle |
Is the letter J used in Spanish?
There are actually two J sounds in Spanish. In the Caribbean and Central America, the jota has a softer sound. This softer J is much easier for new Spanish learners because it’s closer to the H sound in English. It sounds like the H in “hand”, but more in the back of your mouth (and also a bit longer).
What are words that start with G?
List of positive words that start with G
| Good | Great | Glowing |
|---|---|---|
| Glossy | Gleeful | Glittery |
| Glorious | Good-looking | Good-natured |
| Goodwill | Gorgeous | Gratifying |
| Gregarious | Ground-breaking | Guileless |
What letter is J in Spanish?
Pronouncing the Spanish Alphabet
| Letter | Letter Name(s) |
|---|---|
| j | jota |
| k | ca |
| l | ele |
| ll | elle |
What is J sound in Spanish?
The letter J sounds like the HARD G in Spanish (the sound is similar to the English H but raspier). You can produce the sound anywhere in between numbers 8 and 9 on the image below.
Why is G pronounced as J?
The letter “g” makes the /j/ sound when followed by an “e,” “i” or “y” in a word that is often derived from Greek or Latin (these languages do not use the “j” symbol to represent the /j/ sound). I like to refer to the “g” making the /j/ sound as being a part of the Stick Vowel Rule.