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How to pronounce "alcatrão" in Portuguese

alcatrão is pronounced aw.kaˈtɾɐ̃w̃ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “TRÃO” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

aw.kaˈtɾɐ̃w̃

al·ca·TRÃO

Primary stress: trão

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IPAaw.kaˈtɾɐ̃w̃
Narrowal.kɐˈtɾɐ̃w̃
Syllablesal · ca · trão
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preto como alcatrão outra vez como está a acontecer só que desta vez eu vou

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The Portuguese word “alcatrão” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as aw.kaˈtɾɐ̃w̃. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (al · ca · trão), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (trão). Grammatically, “alcatrão” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “alcatrão” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Portuguese Fairy Tales.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRPortuguese Fairy Tales
    Clip #1 · @5:09
    “rosa épica passar o que deu da princesa voltou a ficar preto como alcatrão outra vez como está a acontecer só que desta vez eu vou chegar a 68 todas as rosas existentes no reino”
  • 🇵🇹 BRPortuguese Fairy Tales
    Clip #2 · @2:37
    “decidiu a mal de sua alma a abriga 30 que recorda a vida nasceu num rio que sofreu da princesa ficou imediatamente preto como alcatrão não o que aconteceu ao meu cabelo mas eu preciso cantar para o povo da índia terão ser consomes”

Definition & Meaning: “alcatrão”

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NOUN
  • tar (resinous substance composed of liquid pitch, resin and oil or tallow)
  • asphalt (dark substance, with a liquid appearance and a strong smell, obtained from the distillation of certain resinous woods and coal, used in floor coverings)

Example Sentences (2)

  • “preto como alcatrão outra vez como está a acontecer só que desta vez eu vou”
  • “sofreu da princesa ficou imediatamente preto como alcatrão não o que aconteceu”

Pronounce: “alcatrão”

Syllables:
al · ca · trão
Primary stress:
trão
IPA:
aw.kaˈtɾɐ̃w̃
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Frequently asked questions about alcatrão

How do you pronounce “alcatrão” in Portuguese?

“alcatrão” is pronounced ⁄aw.kaˈtɾɐ̃w̃⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “alcatrão” mean?

“alcatrão” means: tar (resinous substance composed of liquid pitch, resin and oil or tallow)