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How to pronounce "foi" in Portuguese

foi is pronounced ˈfoj in Portuguese. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 371,381 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈfoj

FOI

Primary stress: foi

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internacionais foram enviados meses antes a resposta foi um sucesso

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The Portuguese word “foi” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈfoj. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (foi), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “foi” functions as a intj. SayItVid indexes 371,381 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “foi” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Portuguese Fairy Tales.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRPortuguese Fairy Tales
    Clip #1 · @0:22
    “para comemorar o 17º aniversário da princesa Victória convites internacionais foram enviados meses antes a resposta foi um sucesso espantoso especialmente da família da Alemanha Estamos chegando nos portões”

Definition & Meaning: “foi”

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INTJ
  • indicates that an action has been undertaken; done

Example Sentences (3)

  • “O jantar aquela noite foi muito agradável.”
  • “— Pode enviar a mensagem? — Foi.”
  • “internacionais foram enviados meses antes a resposta foi um sucesso”

Pronounce: “foi”

Syllables:
foi
Primary stress:
foi
IPA:
ˈfoj
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foi

Frequently asked questions about foi

How do you pronounce “foi” in Portuguese?

“foi” is pronounced ⁄ˈfoj⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “foi” mean?

“foi” means: third-person singular preterite indicative of ir