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Alphabet and sounds of Spanish

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    Students practice the alphabet and sounds of Spanish
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  • How is the letter "ñ" pronounced in Spanish?
    The letter "ñ" is pronounced like the "ny" in "canyon."
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  • What are the five vowels in the Spanish alphabet?
    The five vowels in the Spanish alphabet are: A, E, I, O, U.
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  • How is the letter "h" pronounced in Spanish?
    The letter "h" is silent in Spanish; it does not have a sound.
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  • Give an example of a Spanish word with the letter "rr."
    An example is "perro," which means "dog."
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  • What is the Spanish equivalent of the letter "k" in English?
    The Spanish equivalent is "ka," but it is not commonly used in native Spanish words.
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  • What is the correct pronunciation of the letter "j" in Spanish?
    The letter "j" is pronounced like the "h" in "hat."
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  • Name three letters in the Spanish alphabet that are not in the English alphabet.
    Three such letters are "ñ," "ch," and "ll."
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  • What is the difference in pronunciation between the letters "b" and "v" in Spanish?
    In most Spanish dialects, the letters "b" and "v" have a similar sound. They are often interchangeable in pronunciation.
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  • How is the letter "c" pronounced before the letters "e" and "i" in Spanish?
    Before "e" and "i," the letter "c" is pronounced like “s”
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  • Define "diphthong" and give an example in Spanish.
    A diphthong is a combination of two vowels in the same syllable, where one glides into the other. An example in Spanish is the word "tierra."
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  • How is the letter "g" pronounced before the letters "e" and "i" in Spanish?
    Before "e" and "i," the letter "g" is pronounced like the "h" in "hat."
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  • How is the letter "ll" pronounced in Spanish?
    In most Spanish-speaking regions, "ll" is pronounced like the "y" in "yes."
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  • Explain the concept of "diéresis" in the Spanish alphabet and provide an example.
    "Diéresis" is a symbol (¨) placed over the second of two consecutive vowels to indicate that both vowels are pronounced separately. Example "pingüino"
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