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How to pronounce "alfavaca" in Portuguese

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

aw.faˈva.kɐ

al·fa·VA·ca

Primary stress: va

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IPAaw.faˈva.kɐ
Narrowal.fɐˈva.kɐ
Syllablesal · fa · va · ca
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tem aqui esse aqui é alfavaca aqui é batata doce né

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The Portuguese word “alfavaca” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as aw.faˈva.kɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (al · fa · va · ca), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (va). Grammatically, “alfavaca” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “alfavaca” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRSpeaking Brazilian Language School
    Clip #1 · @2:54
    “não tinha nada aqui não tinha nem esses canteiro eu fiz todos eles me diz o que tem aqui esse aqui é alfavaca aqui é batata doce né ali é o gengibre uau”
  • 🇵🇹 BRSpeaking Brazilian Language School
    Clip #2 · @3:17
    “aqui se a gente imagina você ter tudo isso em casa você vai cozinhar vai lá pega um pouquinho de orégano um pouquinho de alecrim alfavaca faz um molho e tá tudo pronto tudo feito em casa alfavaca faz um molho e tá tudo pronto tudo feito em casa”

Definition & Meaning: “alfavaca”

Audio
NOUN
  • basil (plant or culinary herb)

Example Sentences (2)

  • “tem aqui esse aqui é alfavaca aqui é batata doce né”
  • “pega um pouquinho de orégano um pouquinho de alecrim alfavaca faz um molho e tá tudo pronto tudo feito em casa”

Pronounce: “alfavaca”

Syllables:
al · fa · va · ca
Primary stress:
va
IPA:
aw.faˈva.kɐ
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Frequently asked questions about alfavaca

How do you pronounce “alfavaca” in Portuguese?

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

What does “alfavaca” mean?

“alfavaca” means: basil (plant or culinary herb)