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How to pronounce "contramão" in Portuguese

contramão is pronounced ˌkõ.tɾɐˈmɐ̃w̃ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “MÃO” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˌkõ.tɾɐˈmɐ̃w̃

con·tra·MÃO

Primary stress: mão

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Syllablescon · tra · mão
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morreram também no acidente um só que aconteceu quando o carro entrou em Contramão depois de inventar um pneu e

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The Portuguese word “contramão” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌkõ.tɾɐˈmɐ̃w̃. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (con · tra · mão), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (mão). Grammatically, “contramão” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “contramão” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

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  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
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    “descaracterizado com dois agentes que morreram também no acidente um só que aconteceu quando o carro entrou em Contramão depois de inventar um pneu e aconteceu quando o carro entrou em”

Definition & Meaning: “contramão”

Audio
NOUN
  • the opposite to the natural flow of traffic; the wrong way
  • an opinion or attitude that is against the common sense

Example Sentences (2)

  • “Pisei no freio obedecendo ao coração e parei / Parei na contramão”
  • “morreram também no acidente um só que aconteceu quando o carro entrou em Contramão depois de inventar um pneu e”

Pronounce: “contramão”

Syllables:
con · tra · mão
Primary stress:
mão
IPA:
ˌkõ.tɾɐˈmɐ̃w̃
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Frequently asked questions about contramão

How do you pronounce “contramão” in Portuguese?

“contramão” is pronounced ⁄ˌkõ.tɾɐˈmɐ̃w̃⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “contramão” mean?

“contramão” means: the opposite to the natural flow of traffic; the wrong way