How to pronounce "afrouxar" in Portuguese
a.fɾo(w)ˈʃa(ʁ)
a·frou·XAR
Primary stress: xar
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vigilância do regime autoritário de alexander lukashenko parece querer afrouxar a corda
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “afrouxar” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as a.fɾo(w)ˈʃa(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (a · frou · xar), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (xar). Grammatically, “afrouxar” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “afrouxar” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.
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- 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em PortuguêsClip #1 · @8:44
“comunicação são objeto de grande vigilância do regime autoritário de alexander lukashenko parece querer afrouxar a corda alexander lukashenko parece querer”
Definition & Meaning: “afrouxar”
- to loosen; to relax (to make less tight)
- to slacken (to become less intense)
Example Sentences (1)
- “vigilância do regime autoritário de alexander lukashenko parece querer afrouxar a corda”
Pronounce: “afrouxar”
- Syllables:
- a · frou · xar
- Primary stress:
- xar
- IPA:
- a.fɾo(w)ˈʃa(ʁ)
- Hear it in context
- afrouxar
Frequently asked questions about afrouxar
How do you pronounce “afrouxar” in Portuguese?
“afrouxar” is pronounced ⁄a.fɾo(w)ˈʃa(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “afrouxar” mean?
“afrouxar” means: to loosen; to relax (to make less tight)