The Spanish language is quite easy to pronounce since most letters (or phonemes) only have one sound. The list below will serve as a guide for how to pronounce each letter alone and in combination with other letters.
a ah
Close to “ah.” This sound does not exist exactly in English, but a close approximation can be found by saying “my” omitting the last “ee” sound.
b beh
After a pause or the letters l, m, or n, it sounds much like an English b. However, in all other cases, the lips do not even touch, producing a more whisper like sound almost close to the pronunciation of the letter v.
c ceh
Sounds like k in most cases. Before e or i, it sounds like an s (or th (thick) in many parts of Spain).
ch cheh
Sounds like the ch in "cheese" in English.
d deh
After a pause or the letters l, m, or n, it sounds much like an English d except you should place your tongue to your upper teeth instead of the roof of your mouth. However, in all other cases, the tongue touches nothing, creating a whispery th sound like “the”.
e eh
Close to “eh.” This sound does not exist exactly in English, but sounds much like the a in mate.
f effe
Sounds like the f in English.
g ge
After a pause, or the letters l, m, or n, it sounds much like an English g. Before e or i, it sounds like a harsh h (much like the Spanish j).
h hache
In general, this sound is silent. However, words with foreign spelling and no Spanish equivalent, the breathy aspiration is maintained: Hawái, Hollywood, etc.
* Many newly introduced words are written in italics to highlight their foreign origin (hámster, hip-hop, etc.).
i i
Close to “ee”, but short. Before vowels a, e, and o, it forms a y sound.