Do the Spanish actually speak as fast as they sound?

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Do the Spanish actually speak as fast as they sound?

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I’m a Mexican who can testify from experience in Latin American culture. I think they are faster. Part of the reason is because of the pronunciation. I think its easier to pronounce words in Spanish. Also, some go faster than others because they don’t pronounce the words completely. Cubans, Puerto Ricans, natives of the Dominican Republic, they don’t really pronounce the words completely or use “shortcuts” if you will. I personally love how they talk, them along with the Argentinian accent. For example, the name Eduardo pronounced by a Mexican would be just as written, but I think Puerto Ricans would say “Edualdo.”