How to pronounce "mantenho" in Portuguese

mantenho is pronounced mɐ̃ˈtẽ.ɲu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “TE” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 3 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

mɐ̃ˈtẽ.ɲu

man·TE·nho

Primary stress: te

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Syllablesman · te · nho

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em ter, t seguem a mesma terminação do verbo ter. Por exemplo, ter, tenho, manter, mantenho, obter, obtenho, manter, mantenho, obter, obtenho,

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The Portuguese word “mantenho” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as mɐ̃ˈtẽ.ɲu. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (man · te · nho), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (te). Grammatically, “mantenho” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “mantenho” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School, DW Brasil, BBC News Brasil.

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🇵🇹 BRSpeaking Brazilian Language School
Clip #1 · @15:15
“em ter, t seguem a mesma terminação do verbo ter. Por exemplo, ter, tenho, manter, mantenho, obter, obtenho, manter, mantenho, obter, obtenho,”
🇵🇹 BRDW Brasil
Clip #2 · @0:32
“É muito importante saber que eu faço parte disso. E saber que, de uma forma ou outra, mesmo de uma forma pequena, estou aqui e mantenho viva uma cultura que tentam apagar, que tentam silenciar. viva uma cultura que tentam apagar, que tentam silenciar.”
🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
Clip #3 · @3:40
“redes sociais uma foto apertando a mão de Lula em 2010. Mantenho a minha coerência de 2002 e 2006, quando votei em Lula para Presidente. Portanto, agora em 2010 voto em Dilma!, escreveu Faria no Twitter. agora em 2010 voto em Dilma!, escreveu Faria no Twitter.”

Definition & Meaning: “mantenho”

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VERB

first-person singular present indicative of manter

Example Sentences (2)

“verbo ter. Por exemplo, ter, tenho, manter, mantenho, obter, obtenho,”
“E saber que, de uma forma ou outra, mesmo de uma forma pequena, estou aqui e mantenho viva uma cultura que tentam apagar, que tentam silenciar.”

Pronounce: “mantenho”

Syllables:: man · te · nho
Primary stress:: te
IPA:: mɐ̃ˈtẽ.ɲu
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Frequently asked questions about mantenho

How do you pronounce “mantenho” in Portuguese?

“mantenho” is pronounced ⁄mɐ̃ˈtẽ.ɲu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “mantenho” mean?

“mantenho” means: first-person singular present indicative of manter