How to pronounce "caxumba" in Portuguese
kaˈʃũ.bɐ
ca·XUM·ba
Primary stress: xum
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varicela, que é a catapora, tinha sarampo, rubéola, caxumba, difteria, poliomielite...
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “caxumba” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kaˈʃũ.bɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ca · xum · ba), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (xum). Grammatically, “caxumba” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “caxumba” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from BBC News Brasil.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 BRBBC News BrasilClip #1 · @0:35
“se desenvolver, chegar à adolescência. Essas doenças quais eram, todo mundo tinha: varicela, que é a catapora, tinha sarampo, rubéola, caxumba, difteria, poliomielite... A poliomielite era uma tragédia. A poliomielite começava com o quadro”
Definition & Meaning: “caxumba”
- mumps (contagious disease caused by a virus that affects the salivary glands)
Example Sentences (1)
- “varicela, que é a catapora, tinha sarampo, rubéola, caxumba, difteria, poliomielite...”
Pronounce: “caxumba”
- Syllables:
- ca · xum · ba
- Primary stress:
- xum
- IPA:
- kaˈʃũ.bɐ
- Hear it in context
- caxumba
Frequently asked questions about caxumba
How do you pronounce “caxumba” in Portuguese?
“caxumba” is pronounced ⁄kaˈʃũ.bɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “caxumba” mean?
“caxumba” means: mumps (contagious disease caused by a virus that affects the salivary glands)