Silent of "h-like" C pronunciation

Paul E.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Silent of "h-like" C pronunciation

Hello, in this listening exercise, the pronunciation of the word "celebran" is helebran or similar, is this common?  Thanks

"Cada verano en Carballiño, Galicia, el segundo domingo de agosto celebran la feria del pulpo"


Asked 3 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Paul

I listened to that bit a few times and I can clearly hear the "th" sound of the "c", not a silent "h". Maybe it is a bit too fast and it is difficult to appreciate. 

Inma

Paul E. asked:

Silent of "h-like" C pronunciation

Hello, in this listening exercise, the pronunciation of the word "celebran" is helebran or similar, is this common?  Thanks

"Cada verano en Carballiño, Galicia, el segundo domingo de agosto celebran la feria del pulpo"


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