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How to pronounce "defina" in Portuguese

defina is pronounced de.fiˈni(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “NA” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

de.fiˈni(ʁ)

de·fi·NA

Primary stress: na

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Syllablesde · fi · na
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até às últimas consequências, e talvez isso defina o que é próprio do pensamento filosófico.

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The Portuguese word “defina” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as de.fiˈni(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (de · fi · na), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (na). Grammatically, “defina” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “defina” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Ciência Todo Dia.

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    “costume que todo filósofo tenda a levar o seu pensamento da forma mais radical possível, até às últimas consequências, e talvez isso defina o que é próprio do pensamento filosófico. filosófico.”

Definition & Meaning: “defina”

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VERB
  • to define
  • inflection of definir:
  • first/third-person singular present subjunctive

Example Sentences (1)

  • “até às últimas consequências, e talvez isso defina o que é próprio do pensamento filosófico.”

Pronounce: “defina”

Syllables:
de · fi · na
Primary stress:
na
IPA:
de.fiˈni(ʁ)
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defina

Frequently asked questions about defina

How do you pronounce “defina” in Portuguese?

“defina” is pronounced ⁄de.fiˈni(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “defina” mean?

“defina” means: to define