How to pronounce "lepra" in Portuguese
ˈlɛ.pɾɐ
LE·pra
Primary stress: le
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Porque já, já fica mole, ela se desfalece e a gente brinca que é lepra.
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “lepra” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈlɛ.pɾɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (le · pra), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (le). Grammatically, “lepra” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “lepra” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Porta dos Fundos.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 BRPorta dos FundosClip #1 · @3:26
“É um abacate, olha que bacana, ainda não maduro, tá? Porque é pra durar mais. Porque já, já fica mole, ela se desfalece e a gente brinca que é lepra. ela se desfalece e a gente brinca que é lepra.”
Definition & Meaning: “lepra”
- leprosy (infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae)
Example Sentences (1)
- “Porque é pra durar mais. Porque já, já fica mole, ela se desfalece e a gente brinca que é lepra.”
Pronounce: “lepra”
- Syllables:
- le · pra
- Primary stress:
- le
- IPA:
- ˈlɛ.pɾɐ
- Hear it in context
- lepra
Frequently asked questions about lepra
How do you pronounce “lepra” in Portuguese?
“lepra” is pronounced ⁄ˈlɛ.pɾɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “lepra” mean?
“lepra” means: leprosy (infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae)