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How to Pronounce Alejandro

Alejandro (Alejandro)

Male · Spanish

How to Pronounce Alejandro

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Spanish-speaking regions.

Spanish names use consistent phonetics.

Alejandro means "Defender of mankind"—a Spanish name with a rich history.

Alejandro has 4 syllables: ah-leh-HAHN-droh.

Common spellings include Alexander, Alessandro, Aleksandr—all pronounced the same as Alejandro.

Phonetic Spelling of Alejandro

The phonetic spelling of Alejandro is:

ah-leh-HAHN-droh

Alejandro Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Alejandro below.

Origin and Meaning of Alejandro

Alejandro is a Spanish name meaning "Defender of mankind". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HU, IE, IL, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, Spain, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, VE, Venezuela, South Africa. Spanish form of Alexander

Common Mispronunciations of Alejandro

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Spanish pronunciation emphasizes ah-leh-HAHN-droh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Alejandro should be pronounced with its original Spanish phonetics
  • "Alexander" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Alejandro
  • "Alessandro" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Alejandro

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Alejandro?
Alejandro is pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-droh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Alejandro?
The correct pronunciation of Alejandro is ah-leh-HAHN-droh.
Is Alejandro a Spanish name?
Yes, Alejandro is a Spanish name meaning "Defender of mankind".
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