Fundamentos

H Is Silent in Spanish

¡Hola estudiantes! Today we will be discussing the silent letter “H” in Spanish.

In Spanish, the letter “H” is always silent. This means that it does not have a sound of its own and does not change the pronunciation of the letter that comes after it.

For example, the word “hola” (hello) is pronounced as “ola” with a short “o” sound, and not with an “h” sound as in English.

This can be confusing for English speakers who are used to pronouncing the letter “H” in words like “help” and “happy”. However, once you understand that the “H” is silent in Spanish, it becomes easier to pronounce words correctly.

It is important to note that there are a few exceptions to this rule, such as in some borrowed words from other languages like “hámster” (hamster) and “hockey” (hockey), where the “H” is pronounced.

In conclusion, understanding that the letter “H” is always silent in Spanish is a key component to achieving proper pronunciation in the language. So, remember to drop the “H” when speaking Spanish and you’ll be on your way to sounding like a native speaker!