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How to pronounce "beirar" in Portuguese

beirar is pronounced be(j)ˈɾa(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “RAR” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

be(j)ˈɾa(ʁ)

bei·RAR

Primary stress: rar

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IPAbe(j)ˈɾa(ʁ)
Narrowbɐjˈɾaɾ
Syllablesbei · rar
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Mas as coisas não param de ficar mais interessantes e até parecerem beirar o impossível conforme nós avançamos na escala.

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The Portuguese word “beirar” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as be(j)ˈɾa(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (bei · rar), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (rar). Grammatically, “beirar” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “beirar” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Ciência Todo Dia.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRCiência Todo Dia
    Clip #1 · @9:12
    “Uma Lua e um planeta até que não parece ser um preço tão alto para atingir níveis de energias inimagináveis, não é? Mas as coisas não param de ficar mais interessantes e até parecerem beirar o impossível conforme nós avançamos na escala. É hora de falar sobre o terceiro e último tipo.”

Definition & Meaning: “beirar”

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VERB
  • to border; to skirt (to be on the edge of something)
  • to border on (to be almost like)
  • to be almost; to be nearly

Example Sentences (3)

  • “O prédio beira o parque municipal.”
  • “Seus comentários beiram insultos.”
  • “Mas as coisas não param de ficar mais interessantes e até parecerem beirar o impossível conforme nós avançamos na escala.”

Pronounce: “beirar”

Syllables:
bei · rar
Primary stress:
rar
IPA:
be(j)ˈɾa(ʁ)
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beirar

Frequently asked questions about beirar

How do you pronounce “beirar” in Portuguese?

“beirar” is pronounced ⁄be(j)ˈɾa(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “beirar” mean?

“beirar” means: to border; to skirt (to be on the edge of something)