How to pronounce "loa" in Portuguese

loa is pronounced ˈlo(w).ɐ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “LO” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 3 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈlo(w).ɐ

LO·a

Primary stress: lo

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IPAˈlo(w).ɐ

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Syllableslo · a

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passou para laranja o alerta na principal Ilha do Avaí devido à erupção do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades

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principal Ilha do Avaí devido à erupção do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da

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The Portuguese word “loa” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈlo(w).ɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (lo · a), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (lo). Grammatically, “loa” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “loa” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

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🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
Clip #1 · @7:28
“passou para laranja o alerta na principal Ilha do Avaí devido à erupção do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades”
🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
Clip #2 · @0:00
“passou para laranja o alerta na principal Ilha do Avaí devido à erupção do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da”
🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
Clip #3 · @0:01
“passou para laranja o alerta na principal Ilha do Avaí devido à erupção do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da”

Definition & Meaning: “loa”

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NOUN

a speech of commendation; praise
a song paying respect to saints; a carol (religious Christmastime song)
prologue (expository song)

Example Sentences (3)

“uma loa de Natal”
“principal Ilha do Avaí devido à erupção do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da”
“passou para laranja o alerta na principal Ilha do Avaí devido à erupção do vulcão mão na Loa as autoridades retiraram o alerta vermelho depois da”

Pronounce: “loa”

Syllables:: lo · a
Primary stress:: lo
IPA:: ˈlo(w).ɐ
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Frequently asked questions about loa

How do you pronounce “loa” in Portuguese?

“loa” is pronounced ⁄ˈlo(w).ɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “loa” mean?

“loa” means: a speech of commendation; praise