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How to pronounce "focinho" in Portuguese

focinho is pronounced foˈsĩ.ɲu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “CI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

foˈsĩ.ɲu

fo·CI·nho

Primary stress: ci

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IPAfoˈsĩ.ɲu
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Syllablesfo · ci · nho
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vinha devagar virava o peito para o alto encostava o focinho no Leme

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The Portuguese word “focinho” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as foˈsĩ.ɲu. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (fo · ci · nho), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (ci). Grammatically, “focinho” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “focinho” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
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    “cuidado vinha devagar virava o peito para o alto encostava o focinho no Leme encostava o focinho no Leme”

Definition & Meaning: “focinho”

Audio
NOUN
  • snout (long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast)
  • nose

Example Sentences (1)

  • “vinha devagar virava o peito para o alto encostava o focinho no Leme”

Pronounce: “focinho”

Syllables:
fo · ci · nho
Primary stress:
ci
IPA:
foˈsĩ.ɲu
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Frequently asked questions about focinho

How do you pronounce “focinho” in Portuguese?

“focinho” is pronounced ⁄foˈsĩ.ɲu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “focinho” mean?

“focinho” means: snout (long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast)