Loanword · Spanish · Places & Geography
How to Pronounce San Sebastián
/san se.βas.ˈtjan/
Named after Saint Sebastian. Basque Country city famed for cuisine; known locally as *Donostia*.
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San Sebastián
san se.βas.ˈtjan — correct
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How do you pronounce San Sebastián?
San Sebastián is pronounced /san se.βas.ˈtjan/.
Where does the word San Sebastián come from?
San Sebastián is a Spanish loanword — Named after Saint Sebastian. Basque Country city famed for cuisine; known locally as *Donostia*..
Is San Sebastián pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
San Sebastián is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.