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How to pronounce "cativeiro" in Portuguese

cativeiro is pronounced ka.t͡ʃiˈve(j).ɾu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “VEI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ka.t͡ʃiˈve(j).ɾu

ca·ti·VEI·ro

Primary stress: vei

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IPAka.t͡ʃiˈve(j).ɾu
Narrowkɐ.tiˈvɐj.ɾu
Syllablesca · ti · vei · ro
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São animais normais que simplesmente produzem algumas proteínas humanas para diminuir a rejeição ao trasplante Como córneas vindas de porcos Já o cruzamento entre especies diferentes que geram híbridos, acontece bastante na natureza e em cativeiro

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The Portuguese word “cativeiro” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ka.t͡ʃiˈve(j).ɾu. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ca · ti · vei · ro), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (vei). Grammatically, “cativeiro” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cativeiro” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Nerdologia, DW Brasil.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRNerdologia
    Clip #1 · @1:16
    “Mas o resultado não tem nada a ver com as esculturas hibridas ou com qualquer coisa vinda da ilha do dr. moreau São animais normais que simplesmente produzem algumas proteínas humanas para diminuir a rejeição ao trasplante Como córneas vindas de porcos Já o cruzamento entre especies diferentes que geram híbridos, acontece bastante na natureza e em cativeiro Como córneas vindas de porcos”
  • 🇵🇹 BRDW Brasil
    Clip #2 · @2:05
    “através de uma troca de prisioneiros ele foi o primeiro civil curdo a ser livre do cativeiro na guerra síria depois de começar uma nova vida na livre do cativeiro na guerra síria”

Definition & Meaning: “cativeiro”

Audio
NOUN
  • captivity (state of being captive)
  • prison (place where one is held captive)

Example Sentences (3)

  • “The course of our story must here revert a little, to detail the circumstances which had placed Miss Vere in the unpleasant situation from which she was unexpectedly and indeed unintentionally liberated by the appearance of Earnscliff and Elliot, with their friends and followers, before the Tower of Westburnflat.”
  • “O ex-jogador de futebol Marcelinho Carioca foi sequestrado e alvo de extorsão durante mais de 24 horas, entre a madrugada de domingo e o momento em que o cativeiro foi descoberto pela Polícia Militar.”
  • “São animais normais que simplesmente produzem algumas proteínas humanas para diminuir a rejeição ao trasplante Como córneas vindas de porcos Já o cruzamento ent”

Pronounce: “cativeiro”

Syllables:
ca · ti · vei · ro
Primary stress:
vei
IPA:
ka.t͡ʃiˈve(j).ɾu
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Frequently asked questions about cativeiro

How do you pronounce “cativeiro” in Portuguese?

“cativeiro” is pronounced ⁄ka.t͡ʃiˈve(j).ɾu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “cativeiro” mean?

“cativeiro” means: captivity (state of being captive)