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How to pronounce "leigo" in Portuguese

leigo is pronounced ˈle(j).ɡu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “LEI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈle(j).ɡu

LEI·go

Primary stress: lei

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IPAˈle(j).ɡu
Narrowˈlɐj.ɡu
Syllableslei · go
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IPA:ˈle(j).ɡu
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e esta tabela que parece bastante complexa para um leigo é o sistema de égua ele classificou as escalas musicais mais importantes e os diferentes tons em

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The Portuguese word “leigo” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈle(j).ɡu. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (lei · go), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (lei). Grammatically, “leigo” functions as a noun, adj. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “leigo” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Brasil, Manual do Mundo.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRDW Brasil
    Clip #1 · @1:16
    “como funciona agora Ralph em Guará II e esta tabela que parece bastante complexa para um leigo é o sistema de égua ele classificou as escalas musicais mais importantes e os diferentes tons em égua ele classificou as escalas musicais mais importantes e os diferentes tons em”
  • 🇵🇹 BRManual do Mundo
    Clip #2 · @7:33
    “um é uma orelhinha que chama. Isso aqui não chama um ingl. Essa pontinha aqui ainda não é um winglet. Pro leigo seria, mas o nome técnico dele é raked wing ainda não é um winglet. Pro leigo seria,”

Definition & Meaning: “leigo”

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NOUN
  • layman (someone who is not an ordained cleric)
  • layman (someone who is not a professional in a given field)
ADJ
  • lay (not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them)
  • non-religious (having no relation with religion)

Example Sentences (2)

  • “e esta tabela que parece bastante complexa para um leigo é o sistema de égua ele classificou as escalas musicais mais importantes e os diferentes tons em”
  • “não chama um ingl. Essa pontinha aqui ainda não é um winglet. Pro leigo seria, mas o nome técnico dele é raked wing”

Pronounce: “leigo”

Syllables:
lei · go
Primary stress:
lei
IPA:
ˈle(j).ɡu
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leigo

Frequently asked questions about leigo

How do you pronounce “leigo” in Portuguese?

“leigo” is pronounced ⁄ˈle(j).ɡu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “leigo” mean?

“leigo” means: layman (someone who is not an ordained cleric)