How to pronounce "benguela" in Portuguese
bẽˈɡɛ.lɐ
Ben·GUE·la
Primary stress: gue
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DÁ PARA VER A DIVERSIDADE DE PENTEADOS DE ETNIAS COMO MONJOLO, MINA E BENGUELA.
Hear it in context: “benguela”
1 clipThe Portuguese word “benguela” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as bẽˈɡɛ.lɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (Ben · gue · la), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (gue). Grammatically, “benguela” functions as a name. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “benguela” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from BBC News Brasil.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 BRBBC News BrasilClip #1 · @2:18
“DEBRET, QUE PINTOU NEGROS ESCRAVIZADOS DE DIFERENTES NAÇÕES QUE VIERAM PARA BRASIL. DÁ PARA VER A DIVERSIDADE DE PENTEADOS DE ETNIAS COMO MONJOLO, MINA E BENGUELA. EM SEU LIVRO “O ESCRAVO NOS ANÚNCIOS DE JORNAIS BRASILEIROS” DO SÉCULO 19, GILBERTO”
Definition & Meaning: “benguela”
- Benguela (the capital city of Benguela Province, Angola)
- Benguela (a province in western Angola; capital: Benguela)
Example Sentences (1)
- “DÁ PARA VER A DIVERSIDADE DE PENTEADOS DE ETNIAS COMO MONJOLO, MINA E BENGUELA.”
Pronounce: “benguela”
- Syllables:
- Ben · gue · la
- Primary stress:
- gue
- IPA:
- bẽˈɡɛ.lɐ
- Hear it in context
- benguela
Frequently asked questions about benguela
How do you pronounce “benguela” in Portuguese?
“benguela” is pronounced ⁄bẽˈɡɛ.lɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “benguela” mean?
“benguela” means: Benguela (the capital city of Benguela Province, Angola)