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English pronunciation for Spanish speakers

Spanish and American English organize syllables differently. For example, Spanish rarely begins a word with s + consonant, so an extra vowel before school or stop is a common starting point. These guides explain why it happens and how to practice it in Ekavo.

Why Spanish speakers may add an "e" before "school" and "stop"

Spanish normally doesn't begin words with s + consonant, so a brief helper vowel may appear before 'school' and 'stop'. Learn why it happens and how to start the word from the /s/, then practice it in Ekavo.