How to pronounce "duende" in Portuguese
duˈẽ.d͡ʒi
duen·DE
Primary stress: de
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E aí o duende Jackson e vendedor de rua em
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “duende” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as duˈẽ.d͡ʒi. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (duen · de), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (de). Grammatically, “duende” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “duende” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.
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“E aí o duende Jackson e vendedor de rua em o duende Jackson e vendedor de rua em”
Definition & Meaning: “duende”
- a small humanoid creature who invades homes at night to carry out mischief and scare the residents
- any small fictional humanoid, especially a mischievous or evil one
- Christmas elf (an elf that assists Santa Claus with the making, wrapping, delivery, etc., of presents)
Example Sentences (1)
- “E aí o duende Jackson e vendedor de rua em”
Pronounce: “duende”
- Syllables:
- duen · de
- Primary stress:
- de
- IPA:
- duˈẽ.d͡ʒi
- Hear it in context
- duende
Frequently asked questions about duende
How do you pronounce “duende” in Portuguese?
“duende” is pronounced ⁄duˈẽ.d͡ʒi⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “duende” mean?
“duende” means: a small humanoid creature who invades homes at night to carry out mischief and scare the residents