hache
/at͡ʃe/from spelling rules
The English letter h is called hache in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of hache is /atʃe/.
Did you know?
- Spanish has a unique 'silent h' that often appears where a 'f' existed in Latin, such as the word hambre which comes from 'fames'.
- While h is silent, the letter j in Spanish produces a strong raspy sound that often sounds like the English 'h' to a listener.
- The letter 'h' is often referred to as 'la letra muda', meaning 'the mute letter', in Spanish classrooms.
Example conversation
Alejandro is helping Elena spell a word.
- AlejandroLa palabra comienza con hache.The word starts with h.
- Elena¿Hache o hache cruzada?H or a crossed h?
- AlejandroSolo una hache normal, Elena.Just a normal h, Elena.
- ElenaEntiendo, gracias Alejandro.I understand, thanks Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
