How to pronounce "cuia" in Portuguese

cuia is pronounced ˈkuj.ɐ in Portuguese. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈkuj.ɐ

CUIA

Primary stress: cuia

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IPAˈkuj.ɐ

Syllablescuia

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coco número 7 maracujá a palavra maracujá vem do tupi-guarani moro cuia e significa alimento na cuia Por exemplo Maria adora suco de maracujá maracujá é um calmante natural número o mingau mingau é um prato cremoso feito

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significa alimento na cuia Por exemplo Maria adora suco de maracujá maracujá é

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The Portuguese word “cuia” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkuj.ɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (cuia), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “cuia” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cuia” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School.

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Clip #1 · @4:15
“coco número 7 maracujá a palavra maracujá vem do tupi-guarani moro cuia e significa alimento na cuia Por exemplo Maria adora suco de maracujá maracujá é um calmante natural número o mingau mingau é um prato cremoso feito”
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Clip #2 · @4:07
“com manteiga no café da manhã Maria gosta de tapioca com leite condensado e coco número 7 maracujá a palavra maracujá vem do tupi-guarani moro cuia e significa alimento na cuia Por exemplo Maria adora suco de maracujá maracujá é”

Definition & Meaning: “cuia”

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NOUN

calabash (fruit of calabash vine (Lagenaria siceraria))
calabash (utensil traditionally made of the dried shell of a calabash)
maté (vessel, traditionally made from the dried tip of a calabash, used to drink maté)

Example Sentences (2)

“significa alimento na cuia Por exemplo Maria adora suco de maracujá maracujá é”
“coco número 7 maracujá a palavra maracujá vem do tupi-guarani moro cuia e”

Pronounce: “cuia”

Syllables:: cuia
Primary stress:: cuia
IPA:: ˈkuj.ɐ
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Frequently asked questions about cuia

How do you pronounce “cuia” in Portuguese?

“cuia” is pronounced ⁄ˈkuj.ɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “cuia” mean?

“cuia” means: calabash (fruit of calabash vine (Lagenaria siceraria))