Spanish · Difficult words
How to pronounce cajero automático in Spanish
cajero automático
ATM
Latin American Spanish · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
cajero automático is pronounced /kaˌxeɾo autoˈmatiko/ in Spanish. In cajero automático: Make one quick tongue-tip contact behind the upper teeth, then move on. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in cajero automático
Read cajero automático in these IPA segments: ka · ˌxeɾo auto · ˈmatiko. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. The mark /ˈ/ comes immediately before the main stressed syllable. Give that syllable a little more prominence without swallowing the others.
1.The tapped r /ɾ/
In cajero automático: Make one quick tongue-tip contact behind the upper teeth, then move on.
Watch out: Do not prolong this into a trill when the IPA shows a single tap.
2.The j-like breath sound
In cajero automático: The IPA may show /x/ or a lighter /h/, depending on the accent. Keep airflow continuous instead of making an English j.
Watch out: The English “j” in “jam” is not the sound of Spanish j here.
3.A steady /e/ vowel
In cajero automático: Keep the tongue toward the front and sustain a single /e/ vowel. Listen for its exact height in the recording.
Watch out: English “ay” often ends with a glide; do not automatically carry that glide into this vowel.
Hear it in context
¿Hay un cajero automático cerca?
Is there an ATM nearby?
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
This guide uses a Latin American Spanish model for cajero automático. In Spain and other regions, individual consonants may differ. The linked reference records the source transcription; the audio provides one consistent practice model.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about cajero automático
How do you pronounce cajero automático?
cajero automático is pronounced /kaˌxeɾo autoˈmatiko/ in Spanish. In cajero automático: Make one quick tongue-tip contact behind the upper teeth, then move on. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In cajero automático: Make one quick tongue-tip contact behind the upper teeth, then move on. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
