The sound [h] is slightly similar to the English «h» though is pronounced deeper, "with rattle”, as if you were gargling your throat with no liquid or wanted to clear your throat. It sounds harsh to an English-speaking person – do not be shy to pronounce it. It is the sound most male names in Spain start with!
Javier, José, Juan, Jaime, Joaquín, Germán, Gerardo
This sound is represented by two options: before e, i it is represented by the letter G (ge [hе]), and before the other vowels, by J (jota [hota]). This letter sometimes appear before e, i, for instance, in the suffix –aje:
garaje – garage
The sound combination [ks] is represented by the letter X (equis):
examen – exam
However, in the words México, mexicano you must read it as [x]:
México [`Mexiko]
The letter combinations сс, xc are pronounced as two different sounds:
acceso [ak`Ɵeso]
excusa [eks`kusa]
exceder [eksƟe`der]