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How to pronounce "escurecer" in Portuguese

escurecer is pronounced is.ku.ɾeˈse(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “CER” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

is.ku.ɾeˈse(ʁ)

es·cu·re·CER

Primary stress: cer

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IPAis.ku.ɾeˈse(ʁ)
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Syllableses · cu · re · cer
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já está começando a escurecer.

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The Portuguese word “escurecer” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as is.ku.ɾeˈse(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (es · cu · re · cer), with primary lexical stress placed on the 4th syllable (cer). Grammatically, “escurecer” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “escurecer” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Brasil.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

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    Clip #1 · @4:47
    “tenho algumas coisas para fazer e, quando volto, são umas quatro, quatro e meia da tarde, já está começando a escurecer. Aí é hora de comer. Ele conta que não ter onde morar é estressante. Você está sempre à procura de dinheiro e comida. Não é verdade que pessoas em situação de rua”

Definition & Meaning: “escurecer”

Audio
VERB
  • to dim, darken

Example Sentences (1)

  • “já está começando a escurecer. Aí é hora de comer. Ele conta que não ter onde morar é estressante.”

Pronounce: “escurecer”

Syllables:
es · cu · re · cer
Primary stress:
cer
IPA:
is.ku.ɾeˈse(ʁ)
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escurecer

Frequently asked questions about escurecer

How do you pronounce “escurecer” in Portuguese?

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

What does “escurecer” mean?

“escurecer” means: to dim, darken