One of the major difference between speaking English and Spanish is the pronunciation factor. There are some typical sounds in Spanish which by learning help us to sound like a native speaker. Knowing them upfront before learning the language, helps us to make a conscious effort while trying to speak the language. So, for now let us see few distinct sounds in Spanish.
For many English speakers, it is not that difficult to pronounce Spanish, because most of the words in English are similar to Spanish. However, the way they need to be pronounced is some what different. In order to pronounce Spanish words, your tongue needs to trained which also involves changing the position and role of your lips, mouth, teeth, and throat. We can find native Spanish speakers pronounce English differently. Similarly, we also sound the same if we are not informed or knowledgeable on how to make proper pronunciations.
Few typical sounds of Spanish include b/v sounds. These two sounds are often used interchangeably in Spanish. Depending on the country they are written or used we can find the interchangeable use of these words.
Another sound is the r sound. Instead of r, it should be pronounced like rr sound which needs us to roll our rs in order to get the correct sound. Though this kind of rolling of rs is heard in other parts of English speaking countries, if you are unaware, you need to practice it.
One more unique sound includes two different words, one which ends with n and the other which stars with r. While pronouncing these kind of words in combination we have to concentrate in such a way that those two sounds are clearly heard and are making two different transitions.
These are few among the different typical sounds in Spanish, collect all such sounds and try to be proficient while pronouncing them.
