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How to pronounce "avo" in Portuguese

avo is pronounced ˈa.vu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “A” syllable. Listen to the audio pronunciation and review phonetic syllables below.

ˈa.vu

A·vo

Primary stress: a

Accent:
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IPAˈa.vu
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Doze avos de 240 são 20.

Hear it in context: “avo”

The Portuguese word “avo” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈa.vu. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (a · vo), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (a). Grammatically, “avo” functions as a noun. Hear native speakers say avo in context across real video clips

Definition & Meaning: “avo”

Audio
NOUN
  • used for the fractions (or equal parts) of a unit divided in more than 10 equal parts; -th
  • avo (Macanese cent; one hundredth of a pataca)

Example Sentences (1)

  • “Doze avos de 240 são 20.”

Pronounce: “avo”

Syllables:
a · vo
Primary stress:
a
IPA:
ˈa.vu
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Frequently asked questions about avo

How do you pronounce “avo” in Portuguese?

“avo” is pronounced ⁄ˈa.vu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “avo” mean?

“avo” means: used for the fractions (or equal parts) of a unit divided in more than 10 equal parts; -th