What is the pronunciation of Juan Esnáider's surname in Spanish?
ees-naider
es-nahder
es-nai-thair
es-naj-der
Answer
Esnáider is pronounced as "es-naj-der" in Spanish. The stress falls on the second syllable, and the "ai" is pronounced as a diphthong sound, similar to the "ay" in "lay." The "d" is pronounced with a slight trill, giving it a softer sound than the English "d."
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