How to pronounce "capoeira" in Portuguese

capoeira is pronounced ka.puˈe(j).ɾɐ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “EI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ka.puˈe(j).ɾɐ

ca·po·EI·ra

Primary stress: ei

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IPAka.puˈe(j).ɾɐ

Narrowkɐˈpwɐj.ɾɐ

Syllablesca · po · ei · ra

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carne de bovino, açúcar e as aves de capoeira e vai ainda apresentar relatórios semestrais sobre as mesmas. relatórios semestrais sobre as mesmas.

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capoeira e vai ainda apresentar relatórios semestrais sobre as mesmas.

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The Portuguese word “capoeira” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ka.puˈe(j).ɾɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ca · po · ei · ra), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (ei). Grammatically, “capoeira” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “capoeira” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

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Clip #1 · @10:29
“carne de bovino, açúcar e as aves de capoeira e vai ainda apresentar relatórios semestrais sobre as mesmas. relatórios semestrais sobre as mesmas.”
🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
Clip #2 · @1:23
“bloco alguns dos produtos mais sensíveis são os cereais os ovos o açúcar e as aves de capoeira capoeira”

Definition & Meaning: “capoeira”

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NOUN

henhouse
a woven basket used by bondsmen to transport items
brothel

Example Sentences (3)

“Fui à capoeira apanhar ovos.”
“A capoeira é uma arte marcial brasileira.”
“capoeira e vai ainda apresentar relatórios semestrais sobre as mesmas.”

Pronounce: “capoeira”

Syllables:: ca · po · ei · ra
Primary stress:: ei
IPA:: ka.puˈe(j).ɾɐ
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How do you pronounce “capoeira” in Portuguese?

“capoeira” is pronounced ⁄ka.puˈe(j).ɾɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “capoeira” mean?

“capoeira” means: henhouse