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How to pronounce "durma" in Portuguese

durma is pronounced duʁˈmi(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “MA” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 3 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

duʁˈmi(ʁ)

dur·MA

Primary stress: ma

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IPAduʁˈmi(ʁ)
Syllablesdur · ma
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perceber se você for à praia sozinho não durma ou vai dar um mergulho deixando

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The Portuguese word “durma” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as duʁˈmi(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (dur · ma), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (ma). Grammatically, “durma” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “durma” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School, Porta dos Fundos.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRSpeaking Brazilian Language School
    Clip #1 · @5:02
    “a mochila para trás alguém pode abrir o zíper e pegar suas coisas sem você perceber se você for à praia sozinho não durma ou vai dar um mergulho deixando suas coisas não vigiados Furtos são muito comuns nas praias simplesmente”
  • 🇵🇹 BRPorta dos Fundos
    Clip #2 · @5:42
    “Aqui, Marcos. TRABALHE EM CASA E DURMA NO SERVIÇO”
  • 🇵🇹 BRPorta dos Fundos
    Clip #3 · @2:50
    “nossa mas que lind lind Issa aqui é a coisa mais linda que eu já fiz na minha vida cara quer dizer eu não durma se meses né e não bebba nove é um ano que vida cara quer dizer eu não durma se”

Definition & Meaning: “durma”

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VERB
  • to sleep; to be asleep (to rest in a state of reduced consciousness)
  • inflection of dormir:
  • first/third-person singular present subjunctive

Example Sentences (3)

  • “O gato está a dormir/dormindo.”
  • “perceber se você for à praia sozinho não durma ou vai dar um mergulho deixando”
  • “TRABALHE EM CASA E DURMA NO SERVIÇO”

Pronounce: “durma”

Syllables:
dur · ma
Primary stress:
ma
IPA:
duʁˈmi(ʁ)
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durma

Frequently asked questions about durma

How do you pronounce “durma” in Portuguese?

“durma” is pronounced ⁄duʁˈmi(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “durma” mean?

“durma” means: to sleep; to be asleep (to rest in a state of reduced consciousness)