How to pronounce "inicio" in Portuguese
i.niˈsi.u
i·ni·CIO
Primary stress: cio
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Com a presença de avultadissimo numero de membros de quasi todas as egrejas evangelicas desta capital e de Nictheroy, o programma do culto teve inicio pouco depois das 4 horas […]
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The Portuguese word “inicio” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as i.niˈsi.u. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (i · ni · cio), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (cio). Grammatically, “inicio” functions as a verb, noun. Hear native speakers say inicio in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “inicio”
- first-person singular present indicative of iniciar
- pre-reform spelling (used until 1943 in Brazil and 1911 in Portugal) of início
Example Sentences (1)
- “Com a presença de avultadissimo numero de membros de quasi todas as egrejas evangelicas desta capital e de Nictheroy, o programma do culto teve inicio pouco depois das 4 horas […]”
Pronounce: “inicio”
- Syllables:
- i · ni · cio
- Primary stress:
- cio
- IPA:
- i.niˈsi.u
- Hear it in context
- inicio
Frequently asked questions about inicio
How do you pronounce “inicio” in Portuguese?
“inicio” is pronounced ⁄i.niˈsi.u⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “inicio” mean?
“inicio” means: first-person singular present indicative of iniciar