How to pronounce "dure" in Portuguese

dure is pronounced duˈɾa(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “RE” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 3 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

duˈɾa(ʁ)

du·RE

Primary stress: re

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Syllablesdu · re

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Nous avons conscience que la situation est très dure pour nos concitoyens pour ceux qui prennent leur voiture pour

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The Portuguese word “dure” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as duˈɾa(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (du · re), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (re). Grammatically, “dure” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “dure” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português, RTP Notícias.

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🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
Clip #1 · @9:00
“tanto àqueles que produzem bens como àes que precisam do carro diariamente para trabalhar. Nous avons conscience que la situation est très dure pour nos concitoyens pour ceux qui prennent leur voiture pour concitoyens pour ceux qui prennent leur voiture pour”
🇵🇹 PTRTP Notícias
Clip #2 · @35:08
“exatamente a Fairwell Tour. Estamos no final deste primeiro 15 segundos de fama e não há mal que sempre dure nem sugestões que sempre”
🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
Clip #3 · @14:55
“como é solicitado pela comissão europeia e com ele o processo de adesão começo e não dure tanto para comprar tudo e o outro lado a ação as forças chamada Country Então vamos esperar o mesmo para os balcãs ocidentais especialmente para”

Definition & Meaning: “dure”

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VERB

to last, endure
inflection of durar:
first/third-person singular present subjunctive

Example Sentences (2)

“trabalhar. Nous avons conscience que la situation est très dure pour nos concitoyens pour ceux qui prennent leur voiture pour”
“exatamente a Fairwell Tour. Estamos no final deste primeiro 15 segundos de fama e não há mal que sempre dure nem sugestões que sempre”

Pronounce: “dure”

Syllables:: du · re
Primary stress:: re
IPA:: duˈɾa(ʁ)
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Frequently asked questions about dure

How do you pronounce “dure” in Portuguese?

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

What does “dure” mean?

“dure” means: to last, endure