How to pronounce "descontrair" in Portuguese

descontrair is pronounced des.kõ.tɾaˈi(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “TRAIR” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

des.kõ.tɾaˈi(ʁ)

des·con·TRAIR

Primary stress: trair

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IPAdes.kõ.tɾaˈi(ʁ)

Narrowdɨʃ.kõ.tɾɐˈiɾ

Syllablesdes · con · trair

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isso for desconfortável pode até optar por sentar-se numa cadeira mas sem descontrair atrás ficar mais direitinho numa numa postura vertical e aí relaxando as mãos sobre as coxas fecha os olhos e através da Imaginação ou da

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descontrair atrás ficar mais direitinho numa numa postura vertical e aí

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The Portuguese word “descontrair” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as des.kõ.tɾaˈi(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (des · con · trair), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (trair). Grammatically, “descontrair” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “descontrair” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School.

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“isso for desconfortável pode até optar por sentar-se numa cadeira mas sem descontrair atrás ficar mais direitinho numa numa postura vertical e aí relaxando as mãos sobre as coxas fecha os olhos e através da Imaginação ou da”

Definition & Meaning: “descontrair”

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VERB

to relax
to relax, to loosen up, to unwind, to lighten the mood

Example Sentences (3)

“Descontraia os seus músculos.”
“Eles estavam muito sérios, então ele colocou uma música para descontrair.”
“descontrair atrás ficar mais direitinho numa numa postura vertical e aí”

Pronounce: “descontrair”

Syllables:: des · con · trair
Primary stress:: trair
IPA:: des.kõ.tɾaˈi(ʁ)
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How do you pronounce “descontrair” in Portuguese?

“descontrair” is pronounced ⁄des.kõ.tɾaˈi(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “descontrair” mean?

“descontrair” means: to relax